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William E. Swaney Obituary

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William E. Swaney

Willoughby, Ohio

November 29, 1933 - March 12, 2019

William E. Swaney Obituary

Private family services have been held for William E. Swaney, 85, of Willoughby.

Mr. Swaney passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Brookdale at Willoughby.

Born November 29, 1933 in Cleveland, he has lived in Willoughby for the past 59 years.

He was a member of Willoughby Lodge 302 Free and Accepted Masons; Al Koran Shrine, Valley of Cleveland and the Sons of the American Legion.

Mr. Swaney was employed as a pipefitter, with Local 120 prior to his retirement.

Survivors are his children, Nancy (Steven) Cohen, Patty Swaney and Richard Swaney; grandchildren, Sarah (Richard) Montgomery, Jeremy (Brittany) Cohen and Nick Swaney; great-grandchildren, Emma, Sloane and Isaac and brother, Larry (Kay) Swaney.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Phoebe Jane, on January 26, 2017 and his son, Billy in 1961. His parents, Lawrence and Helen (McCabe) Swaney and brother, Bobby Swaney are also deceased.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to the lock box program, c/o the Willoughby Fire Department, 37000 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094.

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