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Kevin Swider Obituary
Kevin Chester Swider, 25, of East Stroudsburg, died on Saturday, July 22, in Denver, Colo.
Born on Aug. 15, 1980, in Flemington, N.J., he was the son of Chester and Nora nee Gilmore Swider of East Stroudsburg and had been a resident of East Stroudsburg for the past 25 years.
A graduate of East Stroudsburg High School, he went on to attend Louisiana Tech University.
He had been a pilot for Great Lakes Airlines for one year.
Kevin was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church, East Stroudsburg.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 31, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Dennison Avenue and Burmont Road, Drexel Hill. Burial will be in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. Monday, until the time of service in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3422 Dennison Ave., Drexel Hill, PA 19026.
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for Kevin Swider
Brannon and Sheryl Boone
August 16, 2006
Kevin was a true friend with a great heart. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. It was so nice to see how great a family Kevin came from. You will remain in our prayers.
Kelly Kim
August 6, 2006
I am truly sorry for your great loss. Your family is in my prayers. Kevin will be missed.
August 2, 2006
Please know that many people are praying for you. I am so sorry for the pain you have to endure.
Heidi
August 1, 2006
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Patrice & Gary Valansky
July 31, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this very difficult time. Kevin is a bright star that will shine in our hearts forever.
Scott & Mandy Brekhus
July 31, 2006
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Ryan Campbell
July 30, 2006
My condolences go out to Kevin's family and loved ones as well as to all the Lakers who lost a brother and friend.
Justin Peele
July 30, 2006
Truly sorry for your loss. Your family is in all of our hearts and payers. He will be missed
TC
July 30, 2006
I met Kevin in Cheyenne when he was in ground school for Lakes. My Captain and I took the group of students out for a study break when we were there on an overnight. Very nice young gentleman. My condolences.
Chris Valansky
July 29, 2006
I am extremly sorry to hear of this great loss. I enjoyed listening and learning from Kevin as he talked about and taught me about becoming a pilot and a better person. Kevin will always be in my prayers as will you.
Sandee Scheeler
July 28, 2006
I am truly sorry for your loss. I was fortunate to have been able to fly with Kevin. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers every day. God Bless
Misty Zimmerman
July 28, 2006
Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Kevin will be greatly missed!
Harold, Melody & Abigail Metzgar
July 28, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Nicole Metzgar-Litts
July 28, 2006
I am very sorry to hear about Kevin. I will always remember the memories of playing in the neighborhood with him. He was a great person!
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