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W. Swartz Obituary
W. ROBERT of Ardmore, PA, died on Sat. May 31, 2008 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Judith Null Swartz and devoted father of Brett Swartz (Tod Stewart), Laurie D'Antonio (Thom), Jeffrey Swartz and Jennifer Wark (Peter); also survived by 2 grandchildren, Valerie and Christopher Swartz. The family will receive guests on Tues. evening from 6 to 8 P.M. in THE CHADWICK AND McKINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 30 East Athens Ave., Ardmore and after 10 A.M. Wed. morning in the Wistar Morris Room at Overbrook Presbyterian Church, City & Lancaster Aves., where his Funeral Service will begin at 11 A.M. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Lutheran Churchyard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to either Overbrook Presbyterian Church or Lower Merion Historical Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for W. Swartz
Harvey Haws
January 3, 2021
Bobby and I grew up like two brothers on n,wyoming ave...we even met in the pacific during ww2...he often came to visit on the ship I was on..I have many story of us that I will share
Tod Stewart
May 26, 2020
Missing you and my mom (who died on your Birthday!) every day. And SO glad that neither of you had to go through the CORONAVIRUS pandemic! Trying times but a smile for this post. Thanks, Bob!
Kent Nation
July 3, 2008
Dear Judy, Brett, Laurie, Jenny and Jeff.
My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Uncle Bob had a great impact on my life from the early days in King of Prussia to working with him in his store and living next door to all of you on North Wyoming Ave. He will be missed but never far from my heart.
Brett Swartz
June 15, 2008
Father's Day, 2008 –– It seems hard to believe that it has already been two weeks since you passed. It is also difficult knowing that this is the first Father's Day in my 48 years without you. Yet I know that you are in a better place... probably discussing photography with Mathew Brady and Ansel Adams or history with Ben Franklin and Abraham Lincoln.
Until we meet again,
Your son, Brett
Jim Karustis
June 12, 2008
Dear Laurie and family,
My family and I share your loss. I'm glad I got to spend some time with your dad, and he even helped me with my camera once upon a time. What wonderful testaments to your parents you guys are, each and every one of you. How fortunate you've been to have had such a shining soul all these years. We will keep you in prayers. Please let me know if we can do anything for you.
Steven Haws
June 3, 2008
Dear Cousin Judy, Brett, Laurie, Jeffrey, Jennifer,
Please be assured of my love and prayers at this time. Cousin Bob took a keen interest in tracing our family roots to the Civil War. He had a wealth of knowledge esp. of Lower Merion History. I have fond memories of him especially when I visited his aunt & uncle (my grandparents) on N. Wyoming Ave.
My thoughts are with you.
Jeff Swartz
June 3, 2008
Dear Pop,
Words will never be able to fully express the way that I feel about you in my heart. The love and support that you provided our whole family will never be matched.
I'm saddened that you aren't here beside me now, but I know that you and your spirit will live inside of me forever.
Your son,
Jeff
Jennie Wark
June 3, 2008
Dad,
I couldn't have asked for a better father. You were my provider, my protector and biggest fan; there is a huge hole in my heart now that you're gone. I will always cherish the wonderful memories you and Mom help create for Brett, Laurie, Jeff and I. I love you; rest in peace.
Jennie
Tod Stewart
June 3, 2008
Bob -
You've been as much a father to me as my own father. You will be missed.
Love,
Tod
Craig Mann
June 2, 2008
To the Swartz family: I New Bobby from his camera store and from the Ardmore Taproom, where he sometimes would stop on Saturdays. He was a very kind man and a wonderful dart player. I am sad to see of his passing, and very sorry for your loss.
Richard Horton
June 2, 2008
Bob was a friend and a neighbor. I will miss him. Thanks for all you did for your friends on N. Wyoming.
Rhonda Newmark-White
June 2, 2008
such a lovely man, so sweet and devoted to his wonderful bride. may we remember his good nature and blessed heart! his family are in our prayers!
Laurie D'Antonio
June 1, 2008
Dad, I miss you so much. Words cannot express how much I love you and respected you as a father. You and Mom gave Brett, Jeff, Jen & I the best that life could bring growing up and we will cherish that always. Rest well Dad.
Love, Laurie
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