John W. Swartz
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John W. Swartz

John W. Swartz, 82, of Templeton, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler.

He was born February 5, 1933 in Pinoak, PA, the son of Clinton Ellsworth Swartz and Clarabelle (Weston) Swartz.

John was a resident of the Templeton area for over 40 years. He worked as a truck driver for C+K Coal for more than 30 years and also farmed on the side for a number of years. John was a member of New Athens Church of God of Prophecy where he was a long-time volunteer for the church's funeral dinners. In his free time, he enjoyed camping, cheering for the Steelers and watching races. He had a special heart for children and was a proud foster parent for over 32 years, caring for over 50 foster children. John loved playing with his grandchildren and will be best remembered for the deep love he had for his family.

His legacy will be remembered by his loving wife of 60 years, Viola Jean Swartz, whom he married May 1, 1954; son, John Joseph "Joe" Swartz and wife, Shelley, of Saxonburg; daughters, Barbara Crissman and husband, Keith "Buck," of Templeton, Terry Good, of Smicksburg, PA, Lisa Lemley, of Ford City, and Belinda Crissman and husband, Rick, of Templeton; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and brother, Charles Swartz, of Sharon.

John was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Michelle Lynn Swartz, who died April 9, 2014; brother, Lloyd Swartz; sisters, Virginia Swartz, Helen Houser, Tess Stetzer, Dorothy Slee, Jean Craig, Stella Craig and Eloise Klingensmith; infant grandson, Hayden Swartz; and son-in-law, Larry Good.

Relatives and friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 515 N. McKean St., Kittanning.

Additional visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Friday, February 27, 2015 at the funeral home, with Pastor Leonard Goughler officiating.

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