OBIT: Rev. Donald H. SWANSON, 1986, formerly of Somerset County, PA
  
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  SWANSON, Donald H.
  
  The Rev. Donald H. Swanson, 50, of Belle Vernon, Pa., died Aug. 3,
  1986.  Born March 15, 1936, in Ridgway, Pa., son of Harry V. and
  Maeberta (Greene) Swanson of Port Ritchey, Fla.  Survived by wife,
  the former Barbara Korns; one son, Jon Mark Swanson of Gettysburg;
  and one sister, Mrs. Milton (Mary Ellen) Badeau of Kirsey, Pa.  Was a
  1963 graduate of Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill.; and a 1980
  graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg.  In
  1978-1979, served as vicar of the Trinity Lutheran Church in
  Somerset.  Ordained June 14, 1980, in Selinsgrove, Pa.  Currently
  serving as pastor of the Lynnwood Lutheran Church, Belle Vernon, and
  was former pastor of Benscreek Lutheran Church, Thomas Mills.  A
  member of the Belle Vernon Rotary Club and a veteran of the U.S.
  Navy.  There will be no public visitation.  Memorial services will be
  held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at his church.  Family suggests contributions
  be made to the church memorial fund.  The Leonard J. Parzynski Funeral
  Home, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, Pa., is in charge of arrangements.
  
  Daily American, August 5, 1986
  
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