Ronald E. Swanson, age 70 of Waterford, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 11, 2010. Born November 7, 1939 in Mt. Jewett, PA, he was the son of the late Glen Swanson and Mildred Lucore Harris Swanson.
Ronald was a long time resident of Erie County. He had worked at Lyons Transportation for 21 years and was currently employed at Sea Way Manufacturing where he had worked for the past 15 years.
Ronald had a genuine love for people…he never met someone he couldn’t like. He was a long time attendee of Erie First Assembly of God and was recently attending Sparrow Pond Fellowship in Waterford. His passions included writing poetry, writing political commentary, and listening to music. He was a wonderful husband, great father and beloved grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all.
Family members that survive include his wife Dorothy L. Nakoski Swanson, whom he married November 25, 1961; a son, Ronald M. Swanson and his wife Colleen Burdick Swanson of Clarion; two daughters, Carolyn Lathrop and her husband Harry of Waterford, and Susan Conner and her husband Andrew of Bloomsburg, PA; also, ten grandchildren and a brother Dave Swanson and his wife Judith of Dubois, PA.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Rose Carlson, and his brother, Richard Swanson and sister-in-law, Janet Swanson.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9pm and may attend funeral services there on Monday morning at 11:00am.
Dear Dot, Ron, Carolyn and Susie, I am absolutely heartbroken to hear about Ron. Being so far away has made it difficult to keep in touch with my family. Especially my cousins, I always loved being around all of you. Dick, Dave and Ron always made me laugh and I love having them as my cousins. I’m jealous to know that Ron is with Dick and Mom and Aunt Millie now. But I know deep in my heart that they are all watching over us and loving us just as much as ever. Know that you are not alone and that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope to get the chance to come to Pa and see you soon. Be well! Let the Good Lord take over and help you to heal…I promise he will.
Love, Paula Jo
Dear Dottie and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Ron’s death. Although we only knew each other as neighbors, he had a gentle calm about him, and we always enjoyed our conversations about poetry and life in general. We will keep you in our prayers in the coming weeks and months, as we know you will all miss him greatly. May it comfort you that he’s not far away, as the love that is each of us just continues on.
Peace,
Joan and Dave Livingston and family
Carol & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know how close you are to your parents and I can’t imagine how devastated you must be. My heart and thoughts go out to you and your family.
Dave Judy and Swansqn family, Even though I havent seen Ron in years. i remember him as such a nice person. My sympathy goes out to you all. with love, Bunny
I never had the pleasure of meeting Ron personally, however we shared many converstaions over the telephone during his time in Customer Service at Seaway. He left many lasting impressions with me and will be greatly missed! My prayers are with his wife and all of the family.
Amy Grubbs
L. J. Stone Co., Inc.
Aunt Dorothy. I am saddened by the loss of uncle Ron my heart goes out to you and your family. With sympathy and love. Elizabeth
Dottie, Carol, Sue & Ron and all the family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers. Love to you all, Melony
Carolyn and Family,
With deepest sympathy in the loss of you Dad. I remember him from our middle school days when I used to come over to your house. He was always so nice.
Aunt Dot,
I don’t think I knew a more gentle man than Uncle Ron. He loved you, his family, his job, his life, and his Lord. My heart aches for the family.
Laurie Sue
Ron will be greatly missed, he was a wonderful man. God will enjoy conversations with him, and I am sure he will appreciate the beauty of his new home. He will have a lot to write about. Love to the family. Kathy