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Helen Gerchak Swift
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Helen Swift Obituary
Mrs. Helen Swift, 78, of Longs, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2025, in her home.
Born on Aug. 18, 1947, in Laurel, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Grace Geesey.
Helen is survived by her loving husband, David Swift; her sons, Michael (Jenna) and Andy (Chrissy) Gerchak; and her cherished grandchildren, Cael, Zeke, Andrew, Emily and Thomas.
She was married to Emil Gerchak until his passing in 2006.
Helen earned a master's degree in education from Shippensburg University and taught for her entire career at Palmerton High School in Pennsylvania.
She was a proud member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Outside of her professional and spiritual life, Helen enjoyed golfing and shag dancing, passions that brought her joy and connection with others.
Service: Private funeral services will be he held. Interment will take place at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens. Lee Funeral Home and Crematory of Little River is serving the family.
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Leslie (Smith) Buss
Yesterday
I was lucky enough to have Mrs. Gerchak Swift as one of my teachers while attending Palmerton High School in the 80's. She was one of the nicest and most caring people I have ever had the chance to know. She will truly be missed. My condolences to her family.
Denise L Strohl
November 18, 2025
I knew her as Mrs. Gerchak, and she was a wonderful and kind teacher. Wow...42 years ago! My sincere condolences to her loved ones.
Monica
November 18, 2025
She was one of kind teacher that actually cared.
Grew up on the same block when I was a kid and also baby sitting for Michael and Ryan. She always smiled grin to grin, it made you want to smile too. She will be sadly missed by many.
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