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David Swinehart Obituary

DAVID R. SWINEHART, 83, OF POTTSTOWN David R. Swinehart, 83, of Pottstown, PA, husband of Joyce E. (Slonaker) Swinehart, died Monday at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late Harvey C. and Alice M. (Oakes) Swinehart. Mr. Swinehart was employed as a draftsman with the former Sander & Thomas of Pottstown, Gilberts of Reading and Universal Concrete of Stowe, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Saint James United Church of Christ, Limerick. Mr. Swinehart was a former member of the Pottstown Optimist Club. He was an avid bowler and fisherman. He was a great father and husband. Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Timothy A. and his wife, Esther Swinehart, Plano, TX; David S. and his wife, Susan Swinehart, Pottstown, and Brian R. and his wife Patricia Swinehart, Pottstown; one daughter Branda L. Swinehart, companion of Eric Witte, Pottstown, and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Ruth Fulmer and Rose Ashworth. Funeral services will be private. Officiating will be Reverend James Roth. Burial will be private in Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown. Arrangements are by the Schumacher & Benner Funeral Home & Crematory, at 359 King St. in Pottstown. Our web site exists to serve the friends and family of the deceased. Go to http://www.schumacherandbenner.com to extend sympathies and access additional service details.

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Published by The Mercury from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2013.

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March 24, 2013

I am so sorry to learn of David's passing. We were neighbors many years ago and we did a lot of fun thing's
as kids growing up in Pottstown. His friend from Calif.
Bobby Endy

March 24, 2013

Brenda,
So sorry for your loss, my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Ellen Shepsko

March 22, 2013

We are so sad to hear about David's passing. He was a wonderful man.
Love, Betty Clinton and family

Kent and Corinne High

March 21, 2013

Dearest Mrs.Swinehart and children,
Loving thoughts coming your way and prayers for healing,peace and may the precious memories remain in your hearts!

March 21, 2013

Joyce and famiy, So sorry to hear about Dave. I will cherish the memories. He was a great guy. Lori Hartman

March 20, 2013

Joyce:
Your in all of our thoughts and prayers
The Torak Family

March 20, 2013

Joyce,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marlene Gnoza & Family

Kim Finkbiner

March 20, 2013

Joyce my thoughts and prayers are with both you and David. You were nothing more than kind to me and my Josh at our ceramic classes.

Heidi Buckwalter

March 20, 2013

Very sorry for your loss, God Bless

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