Della Christine Swesey

Della Christine Swesey, 91, of Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, PA formerly of Emporium, PA died at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Saturday (May 31, 2014) afternoon following a lengthy illness. She was born June 5, 1922 in Shawmut, PA a daughter of the late Oden and Della Lindenmuth Clouser. On December 10, 1945 in Winchester, VA she married the late Vere "Jim" Swesey.

Mrs. Swesey graduated from DuBois High School. She retired from Sylvania where she worked for over 25 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and had also been a member of the Garden Club. She enjoyed gardening and was a loving mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving Daughter: Priscilla Heitzenrater, Emporium Daughter: Janice Pandullo, Kersey Daughter-in-law: Ingrid Swesey Caulkin, Sun City, AZ Daughter-in-law: Diane Swesey Dabe, Boonville, IN 11 Grandchildren Aralisha, Iliaza, Erica, Laura, Marissa, Jennifer, Jessica, Brian, Jamie, Kaitlyn and Cody 13 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in Death By Parents: Oden and Della Lindenmuth Clouser Husband: Vere "Jim" Swesey 2 Sons: James "Randy" Swesey and David Swesey 4 Brothers: Leigh, Leniol, Robert & Adam Clouser 3 Sisters: Muriel Caldwell, Dorothy Fish & Mildred Clouser

Funeral Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 205 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Thursday (June 5, 2014) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Philip W. Sanders, Pastor, officiating. Visitation with Video Tribute will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5-8 PM

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, Pennsylvania

Memorial Contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 205 E. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834 BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

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