OBIT: Robert Eugene SWARTZ, 1997, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  SWARTZ
  
    Robert Eugene Swartz, 75, passed away peacefully Feb. 11, 1997 at
  home in Auburn, Wash., with his family.  He was born Jan. 26, 1922 in
  Jenner Township, Somerset County, to Myrtle and Elwood Swartz.  Robert
  enjoyed collecting foreign coins, hunting, fishing and spending time
  with his family.  He also enjoyed a wide variety of sports.  He would
  tell you anything you wanted to know about football, baseball and
  basketball.  He served in the military and was veteran of 3 wars with
  medals of honor.  After traveling around the world, he retired in
  Auburn.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ferne Isabelle
  Swartz.  We love you, Pappa.  Survived by daughters: Elizabeth
  Pavilonis, Auburn, Wash.; and Sandra Ann Sullivan and her husband,
  Roger, Peoria, Ill.; three grandchildren: Kara Pavilonis, of Auburn;
  Michael Sullivan of Peoria and Susan Blumenshine and her husband,
  Walter of Peoria.  Sister, Maryellen Miller and her husband, George,
  of Bakersville; and brother, James Swartz and his wife, Lois Swartz
  of Bakersville.  Great grandson, Roger Sullivan of Peoria; also many
  nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be held in the summer in
  Berlin.  Memorials to American Cancer Society.  Arrangements by
  Price-Helton Funeral Chapel, Auburn.
  
  Daily American, February 14, 1997
  
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