Barry Rand "Randy" Swaney
Barry Rand "Randy" Swaney
Obituary
Guest Book
About
Barry Swaney Obituary
Barry Rand “Randy” Swaney, 84, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Crestwood Ridge Nursing Home.
Randy was born December 3, 1941 in Marietta, Ohio to Gerald and Eileen {Moore} Swaney. He was a 1959 graduate of Marietta High School. Randy served in the United States Army Reserves. Randy was the produce manager at the A & P store on Third Street and retired from Washington State College of Ohio.
He married Janet Biehl on June 24, 1962.
Barry was a member of Wagner Union Church.
Randy will be deeply missed by his wife Janet Swaney; sisters Diane Spindler and Geraldine (Tom) Yakubik; brother J.P. (Lori) Swaney; brother-in-law Jim (Karen) Biehl; as well as several nieces and a nephew.
In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by brother-in-law Dick Spindler.
Funeral services will be private for the immediate family, Entombment will be at East Lawn Memorial Park.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
27880 State Route 7, Marietta, OH 45750
People and places connected with Barry
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Barry Swaney
Make a Donation
in Barry Swaney's name
How to support Barry's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Barry Swaney's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
