Merrill C. Swank, 93, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA.
WWII Veteran
Born July 6, 1920, in First Fork, PA, he was a son of the late Percy and Ella (Caldwell) Swank.
He was a Veteran having served with the United States Army in the European Theater during WWII.
He was married to the former Ruanna Wykoff who preceded him in death in 2012.
Merrill worked at the Milk Production Plant in Middlebury Center, PA for many years, retiring in 1986.
After retiring he drove school buses for the Galeton School District.
He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.
Surviving are three sons, Philip Swank, Port Allegany, PA, Robert (Sharon) Swank, St. Louis, MO, and James (Lela) Swank, Lebanon, PA; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a brother, Percy Swank, Kentucky; a sister, AnnaBelle Cooper, Emporium, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
Merrill was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Swank.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gale Hose Ambulance Association.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton.
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