Administrators Pompeii Posted March 16 Administrators Share Posted March 16 Charles Thomas “Tom” Swauger, Sr., age 85, of DuBois, PA passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home. Born March 16, 1938 in McCartney, PA, he was the son of the late Bruce Charles and Ruth Bloom Swauger. On June 23, 1959, he married his wife of 64 years, Nancy Ann (Ord) Swauger. She survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Chuck, his sister Dorothy Hendricks and brothers Jim & Dave. He will be deeply missed by his daughter Cathy (Doug) McMillen, sons Steve (Melinda) Swauger and Sam Swauger (fiancé Erin Battaglia), grandchildren Kelly (Ardie) McCall, Doug McMillen, Angela (Brian) Stewart, Bryce Swauger (fiancé Makayla Solada), Justin Swauger, Danielle (Shane) Rode, Steven (Carley) Rode, Madisan Cable, Katy McGahey, Max McGahey; great grandchildren Draven Stewart, Jackson McCall, Skylar and Emily Rode, and Alexander Schaeffer; siblings Carol Cloak, Bob Swauger, Nancy (John) Murray; in-laws Bev (John) Peterson, Don (Doris) Ord, as well as numerous nieces & nephews. Tom was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, in DuBois. In 1956, he joined the DuBois Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of Volunteer Hose Co #1. Tom would go on to lead the Fire Department as Chief in 1971 & 1972, notably, during the historic flooding from Hurricane Agnes. He mentored many firefighters throughout his 68-year career and remained an active member, up until his passing. A skilled tradesman, Tom spent his career working at Fitzpatrick’s Roofing, Rockwell Manufacturing, Busy Bee Builders, Bob Taylor Fire Equipment Sales & Service, Gnan Plumbing & Heating, Swauger Plumbing & Heating, DuBois Area School District, Overdorf Plumbing & Heating, and Hovis. Tom enjoyed hunting, fly fishing, leading the Swauger Racing #28 Team, and attending the many sporting events his grandchildren and great grandchildren participated in. He will be fondly remembered for his great storytelling, fixing anything that needed fixing, and the many skills he has passed on. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. from the funeral home with Pastor Robert Newell officiating. Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter’s UCC, 13 North High Street , DuBois, PA 15801 , or the charity of donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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