Leona Joanne Swartzlander

Leona Joanne Swartzlander, 92, of Wampum went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Providence Care Center.

Born December 2, 1932 in Penn Hills, she was the daughter of the late John W. Croft, Sr. and Ethel Marie Mains Croft. She married Donald A. Swartzlander, Sr. on September 27, 1952. They shared 46 years of marriage prior to his passing on October 5, 1998.

Joanne graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1950. A devout Christian, Joanne was a member of many churches throughout her life, most recently the First Baptist Church in Chewton. She enjoyed gardening, cooking delicious meals for her family and friends at church camp, and collecting bells. She served for years as a foster parent for the Bair Foundation, was an accomplished seamstress, and was a member of the Silver Sneakers. Above all, Joanne was a devoted homemaker and great mother who loved God and cherished moments with her family.

Survivors include son Rev. Dr. Donald A. Swartzlander, Jr. of Alden, NY, son James D. (Joyce) Swartzlander of Beaver Falls, daughter Diane Pagani of New Galilee, seven grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.

Joanne was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, daughter-in-law Sue Ellen Swartzlander, and two grandchildren Caryn Joy Swartzlander and Matthew James Pagani.

Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 4:00 pm until the Funeral Service at 7:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main St., Wampum. Rev. Eric Board and Rev. Mike Wimer of the First Baptist Church will conduct the services. Interment will follow in Clinton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com