OBIT: R. Christopher SCHWING, 1983, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  R. CHRISTOPHER SCHWING
  
    R. Christopher Schwing, 16, passed away at his home, Accident, RD
  2, Md., April 1, 1983 following a lengthy illness.
    He was born Nov. 29, 1966 in Meyersdale, son of Melvin R. and Sally
  A. (Carr) Schwing. Besides his parents, he is survived by three
  brothers: Franklin (Skip) Schwing, Atlanta, Ga.; David (Chip) Schwing
  and T. Scott Schwing, both of Pittsburgh; and his maternal
  grandmother, Mrs. Robert T. (Ruth E.) Carr, Fairview, W. Va.  He was
  a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of the Cove (L.C.A.).  He was
  a student at Northern High School; member of the student council, ski
  club and the band.  He belonged to the Campus Life Youth Ministry; Boy
  Scout Troop No. 82; the Garrett County Roadrunners Camping Club.  One
  brother, Timothy, preceded him in death. 
    Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville,
  Md.  Services were held Monday at the St. John's Lutheran Church of
  the Cove at 2 p.m. with the Rev. William Carlson officiating. 
  Interment, church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
  made to the Christopher Schwing Memorial Fund of St. John's Lutheran
  Church or to the donor's choice. 
  
  The Republic, April 7, 1983
  
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