Edward Dale Swaney

Edward Dale Swaney, Uniontown, Pa.

     Edward Dale Swaney, 77 of Uniontown, Pa. passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

     He was preceded in death by his father, William Swaney and his mother, Jean Kodric Swaney; brothers, Leroy, Berwin “Jake”, Robert “Bugsy” and Thomas “Guts” Swaney.

    Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Donna; daughter, Jacki; daughter, Kerry Wilson and husband Richard “Woody”; son, Eddie and wife Vicki and daughter, Holly Romesburg and husband Brad; grandson, Mark and wife Vanessa Lincoln; granddaughter, Ashley and husband Robert Myers; grandsons, Jesse Swaney, Justin Wilson and Jacob Thomas; granddaughter, Peyton Romesburg and grandson, Lucas Romesburg; great grandchildren, Finnley Oliver and Amara Grace; brother, William “Yogi” Swaney; sister, Mildred “Midge” Denny and husband Sam; sister, Helen “Codgie” Smitley and husband Smitty and brother, Joseph “Johnny” Swaney; sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

     Ed graduated from North Union High School Class of 1965 and then served in the United States Army.

      He was employed for 38 years as a coal miner at Robena Mine and retired from Dilworth Mine.

      Ed was a member and trustee of Hutchinson Sportsmen’s Club, and avid hunter and fisherman.

      Ed loved to cook, especially Sunday dinners for his family.

     The family will receive friends and family in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will begin at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Ron Hudson officiating.

     Military Rites will be accorded by General Marshall Amvets Post 103 at 4:00 p.m.

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