Duane "Fizz" Swaney

Duane Swaney “Fizz”, Fairchance, Pa.

     Duane Swaney “Fizz”, 84 of Fairchance, Pa. passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

     He was born February 4, 1939 in Fairchance, Pa.

     Preceding him in death were his parents, Bruce and Helen Swaney and his wife of 62 years, Arlene “Jo” Swaney.

     Surviving are his children, Bruce and Stephanie Swaney, Marty and Darlene Swaney, Carla Swaney and boyfriend Chris, Christine and Dave Quaranto and Mike and Kathy Swaney; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

     Fizz was a retired coal miner and a member of the Fairchance Volunteer Fire Department.

     The family will receive friends and family in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Michael Lyons officiating with interment following in Maple Grove Cemetery, Fairchance, Pa.

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