1937
2022
ELIDA -- Jack Swihart age 84, of Elida and formerly of Saginaw passed away 12:09 a.m., Saturday, March 12, 2022 at his residence. He married Cynthia Lathrop and she survives in Elida.
He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service and retired owner of Saginaw Wilbert Vault and Crematories, Saginaw, MI. He had been a 32 degree mason.
A memorial service will be held noon Saturday, March 19 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Elida with Pastors Paul Scannell and Jim Swihart officiating.
A gathering will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Putnam County Hospice or the Allen County Humane Society. Online condolences may be shared at BayliffAndSon.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Funeral services provided by:
Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Cridersville311 West Main Street, Cridersville, OH 45806

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