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Kenneth Swartz Obituary
Kenneth F. Swartz, 77 of Allentown, passed away in his home on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Wilmer and Mary (Simonson) Swartz. Kenneth and his wife Veronica (Beck) Swartz were married 51 years. He was owner and operator of Swartz Texaco, a full service gas station in Lehighton. Kenneth served his country honorably in the Army and was a member of St. Pauls R.C. Church. He volunteered as a docent at the America on Wheels Museum, Allentown. Survivors: He is survived by in addition to his wife, Veronica; a son, Mark R. Swartz, of Allentown; daughters, Patrice Swartz, of Allentown, Jeanne Swartz of Wilmington, DE; a sister, Audrey Goldberg, of Lehighton; and a brother, Lawrence Swartz, of Upper Darby. Kenneth was predeceased by brothers William and Ronald. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2001 in the Church, 2nd and Susquehanna Streets, Allentown. A viewing will be held 9:30 a.m. in the church until time of Mass. The K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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March 6, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken was such a good friend to America On Wheels Museum. He was always willing to lend a hand and share a story. We will certainly miss our special friend at the museum.
Treasure the day, Tom & Linda Merkel
Pat McGinley
March 4, 2011
Kenny was a great friend and customer. I am sure He & Sherwood are discussing Texaco toys in Heaven. He was honest & hard working. Both my Dad & Mom would drive down from Jim Thorpe to get gas at Tippy's. I will always remember the good times.....RIP
Cook
March 4, 2011
My sympathy goes out to the family. I knew Tippy from the gas station. Some of the bus drivers fueled up there. We had a lot of good laughs with him. We had a little get together there when he retired. I took pictures and made a photo album up for him. Really missed it when he retired.
Christiana Care
March 4, 2011
May you find peace and love knowing that he now is in the arms of God. Our sympathies to you all.
The Patient Safety & Accreditation Dept.- Christiana Care
Diane Davis
March 3, 2011
My prayers and sympathies are with all of you. Remember the good memories that you have and take strength in the fact that he is not in pain any more.
Sheila Roth Moyer
March 3, 2011
Swartz Family, Sorry to hear about Kenny. I must work or I would have attended. I wanted to see all of you again. Its been so long.
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