Dalone “Bobby” Swartz
A memorial service for Dalone “Bobby” Swartz, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Union Grove General Baptist Church.
Mr. Swartz passed away at 2:40 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016 at his home.
He was born August 3, 1945, at York, Pennsylvania, to Howard Swartz and Sylvia Elizabeth Fishel Swartz. He graduated from Hereford High School, Parkton, Maryland and on September 5, 1964, he was married in Baltimore County, Maryland, to Joan Cooper. He enjoyed farming, building, restoring equipment and loved traveling. Before his retirement, Mr. Swartz was employed with John Deere Distribution Center, formerly of Timonium, Maryland and Harley-Davidson, York, Pennsylvania. He was a former member of Stablers United Methodist Church, Parkton, Maryland, Green Mount United Methodist Church, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania and a current member of Union Grove General Baptist Church, Crider, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Joan Swartz, of the family home; his canine buddy, Spanky; two brothers, including William Swartz and wife, Pat, Boaz, Alabama; brother-in-law, Lewis Cooper and wife, Janice, Conyers, Georgia, special cousin, Joe Woodring and wife, Ann, York, Pennsylvania; special friends, Don Albright, Dover, Pennsylvania and Amy and Ron Gantz, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania; and four nieces and four nephews.
His parents and beloved brother Donald Swartz, Sr. preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union Grove Cemetery or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Bob and JoAnn Burns Welker
November 8, 2016 @ 8:13 am
Dear Swartz cousins,
As I sit here at Hannigan House in Cross Roads, PA, looking at the Swartz home behind me, I think about all the moments in time that were so special about our family: the large and wonderful garden, canning peaches with Elizabeth, new baby chicks,hearing the guitar on the back porch, reunions and Howard’s handcrafted furniture. The prayers and the prayers of our immediate family are with you. Bobby will be remembered by the entire extended family at our Hannigan Family Reunion on June 24, 2017 in York, PA. May the light of the Holy Spirit shine brightly on each of you and give you strength and peace as you celebrate the life of one so dear to you.
Love,
Bob and JoAnn Welker
Suzanne Welker
David, Andrea, Aislin, and Landon Alexander
The Hannigan Reunion Association
Kathy Banks Fisher
November 10, 2016 @ 4:59 pm
Hi Joan,
So sorry to hear about your loss and sending you thoughts of healing and peace.
Take care of yourself now and may God continue to bless you.
Kathy
Ginny Wampler
November 11, 2016 @ 11:45 am
Joan,
So sorry to hear about Dalone passing. His sense of humor at our Class of 64 reunions will be missed. You’ll get your next convertible ride with him in Heaven.
Ginny
Shirley and Greg Beard
November 11, 2016 @ 4:33 pm
Joan , How are you doing? Even though we were expecting it we were still shocked at Bobby’s passing. I left my brother Austin Know about Bobby and he was upset. They are the same age and my brother has a lot of health problems too. We won’t be at the service but we will be thinking about you. I always thought Bobby was very strong because when ever we met he would always pick me up and comment about how light I was. He also had a comical side. He would always make people smile and laugh. Take care of yourself Joan and when you feel up to it call or write or e-mail me. You are in our thoughts and prayers Love Shirley and Greg