Obituaries
Richard L. Swiontek, 78
Richard L. Swiontek, 78, died at his Lancaster home on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Born in Hobart, IN, he was the son of the late Walter F. and Monafae Cassel Swiontek. Richard and his wife Jane A. Stahl Swiontek were married for 56 years.
A graduate of Hammond High School in Hammond, IN, Richard earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Purdue University. He served in the US Army during the late 1950’s to early 1960’s. Richard worked as a group leader at R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1993.
Richard was a member of the Donnelley Retiree Club, was past president of the Manheim Township Ambulance Association, and he had served on the school board, was past president of the Jaycees and a former boy scout leader and scoutmaster all in Griffith, IN. He was of the Lutheran Faith.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 3 children, Robin Swiontek of Lancaster, Scott, husband of Ann Swiontek of Avon, IN and Todd, husband of Vickie Swiontek of Lancaster; 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Amy and Katie Swiontek; and his sister Dorothy Leiper of Estes Park, CO.
Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, with The Rev. Daniel Long officiating. A Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment with military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM. Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Manheim Ambulance Association, 1820 Municipal Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Robin,
I’m so very sorry to see the passing of your father.I’m sure you will miss him.I know from past experience words are meaningless at this time.
Beth Runk
Dear Todd, Vicki and Katie,
Our sincere thoughts are with you and your family.
It is always hard to know what to say at times like this. It is also sometimes difficult to make sense of this earthly cycle of life and death.
As a word of encouragement I want you to know that when I woke up this morning I had the two of you on my mind. I wasn’t sure why, but when Butch showed me the paper I knew. You are not alone in your loss and sorrow. Our hearts are with you and we will keep you and your family continually in our prayers.
Love
Russ and Jo Cochran
My condolences to the entire family. I didn’t know Dick very long, but our conversations always enlightened and entertained me! I will miss hearing stories about Katie’s Lacrosse games and the vacations he and Jane went on together. He will be missed.
Our prayers are with you all,
Karen Riehl, along with Brent & our children
Robin, My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Aimee Anderson
Robin I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Boone
Dear Jane, Robin,Scott, Todd and Families Our deepest sympathy to all of you. It is never easy to find words to express our feelings, but from personal experience we know what a word from friends can mean at times like this. Those Scouting days are full of memories for us. Dale is sending his own message.
Maxine and Chuck Hess, Griffith, IN
Todd – my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your father.
Sincerely,
Fran Haldeman
