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Kenneth Swartz Obituary

Kenneth F. Swartz, 77, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, in his home. He was the husband of Veronica (Beck) Swartz. They were married for 51 years.
He owned and operated Swartz Texaco, a full service gas station in Lehighton.
Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Wilmer and Mary (Simonson) Swartz.
He served our country honorably in the Army and was a member of St, Paul Catholic Church, Allentown.
Swartz volunteered as a docent at the America on Wheels Museum, Allentown.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Mark R. of Allentown; two daughters, Patrice of Allentown and Jeanne of Wilmington, Del.; a sister, Audrey Goldberg of Lehighton; and a brother Lawrence of Upper Darby.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, William and Ronald.
Service: Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 7, St. Paul Catholic Church, Second and Susquehanna streets, Allentown. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday in the church. Arrangements by K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown.

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Published by Times News on Mar. 3, 2011.

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March 6, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken was such a good friend to America On Wheels Museum. He was always willing to lend a hand and share a story. We will certainly miss our special friend at the museum.
Treasure the day, Tom & Linda Merkel

Pat McGinley

March 4, 2011

Kenny was a great friend and customer. I am sure He & Sherwood are discussing Texaco toys in Heaven. He was honest & hard working. Both my Dad & Mom would drive down from Jim Thorpe to get gas at Tippy's. I will always remember the good times.....RIP

Cook

March 4, 2011

My sympathy goes out to the family. I knew Tippy from the gas station. Some of the bus drivers fueled up there. We had a lot of good laughs with him. We had a little get together there when he retired. I took pictures and made a photo album up for him. Really missed it when he retired.

Christiana Care

March 4, 2011

May you find peace and love knowing that he now is in the arms of God. Our sympathies to you all.
The Patient Safety & Accreditation Dept.- Christiana Care

Diane Davis

March 3, 2011

My prayers and sympathies are with all of you. Remember the good memories that you have and take strength in the fact that he is not in pain any more.

Sheila Roth Moyer

March 3, 2011

Swartz Family, Sorry to hear about Kenny. I must work or I would have attended. I wanted to see all of you again. Its been so long.

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