James C. “Jim” Swisher, 86, formerly of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Newport Meadows Heath and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Deloris K. (Harbaugh) Swisher, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage at the time of her passing in 2009. Born in Georgetown, he was the son of the late Leon and Edna (Fichtner) Swisher. Jim was a graduate of Solanco High School, class of 1955. Following high school, he went on to a career of truck driving, working for several companies over the years, most recently Liquid Transport, where he retired. Jim was an outdoorsman. Each year he looked forward to fishing on the river and hunting season. In past years Jim attended Highview Church of God.
He is survived by a son, Larry Swisher, husband of Barbara Jo, of Quarryville; a daughter, Sherri Graybill, wife of Justin, of Smoketown; grandchildren, Nicholas Swisher, Lauren Swisher, and Edmund Graybill; a sister, Carol Fisher, of Georgetown; and a sister-in-law, Darlene Swisher, of Georgetown. In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elaine Young, and a brother, George Swisher. Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jim’s memory to Make-A-Wish® online at https://wish.org. Please choose Local for Donation Designation and choose Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley for the Chapter Designation. Arrangements entrusted to Dewald Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.dewalds.com. Comments are closed.
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