Kenneth A. Swayne, 72, of Strasburg, entered into rest unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Born in East Drumore Township, he was a son of the late Arnold and Anna (Reed) Swayne. Ken and his wife, Barbara J. (Eckman) Swayne had celebrated 53 years of marriage in December. Ken owned and operated the former Swayne Disposal Service in Quarryville. He was a member of the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge class of 1978. Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and always could be found tinkering with something. Ken was also an avid Philadelphia sports fan. Surviving besides his wife are sons; Rick, husband of Cathy of Quarryville and Mike husband of Loie of Strasburg along with 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother; Diz husband of the late Denise Swayne of Strasburg and sisters: Caroline, wife of Ralph Hawk of Quarryville; Barbara, wife of Richard Haddon of Quarryville, Rose, wife of George Rhoades of Quarryville and June wife of Earl McCall of Drumore. Ken was preceded in death by brothers; William and John along with a grandson, Kyle.
Services celebrating Ken’s life will be on Wednesday evening, August 19, 2015 at 7:30 P.M. from the Solanco Bible Church, 166 Oak Bottom Road, Quarryville with Pastor Michael Wagner officiating. Friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. and also immediately following the service. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers; contributions may be made in Ken’s memory to the Quarryville Fire Department, PO Box 143, Quarryville, PA 17566. The family has entrusted the arrangements to Dewald Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Quarryville. Please visit www.dewalds.com Comments are closed.
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