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Dolores A. "Deeann" Swanger, 65, of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, following a lengthy illness. She was born June 26, 1960 in Pittsburgh. Dolores formerly lived in Natrona Heights and New Kensington. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed doing crafts, horror movies, collectibles especially cookie jars. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughter with whom she made her home, April M. Swanger (Scott Smith), her sons Bruce Swanger, of Fayetteville, NC< Nathan (Suzy) Swanger, of New Kensington and Joseph Swanger, of Kittanning. She was preceded in death by her husband William H. Swanger in 2014 and 5 brothers and sisters.
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