Larry L. Swanger
May 4, 1950 — September 5, 2017
Larry L. Swanger
, 67, of Walnutport, Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday afternoon, September 5, 2017, in his home. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late William H. and Margaret M. (Soos) Swanger.
Larry was employed as head fabricator for the former Lee Held Steel/Metal Fabricators, Northampton, and later, SMF Company, Palmerton, for over 20 years, until retiring. He was a 1970 graduate of the Palmerton High School. Larry was locally known as the "Golf Cart Guy", servicing, selling, and customizing golf carts for several years. He was a member, volunteer, and former Assistant Fire Chief for the Northampton Borough.
Survivors: Fiancée, Mrs. Catherine L. (Shick) Smith, with whom he resided. Daughter, Michelle Swanger of Allentown. Son, Chad and wife Jamie Swanger of Lehighton. Stepson, Kendall and wife Dina Galusha of Kreidersville. 9 grandchildren. Sister, Sharon wife of William Chapman of Summit Hill. Brother, George and wife Rita Swanger of Kunkletown. Several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Beverly Mack, brothers, William R., infant James J. , and grandson, Dakota Galusha.
Services: 12:00Noon on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Schisler Funeral Home, Inc., 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. Call, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Saturday in the funeral home. Private Interment at Towamensing Cemetery, Palmerton. Online condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com
Contributions: May be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, LV Unit, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Larry was employed as head fabricator for the former Lee Held Steel/Metal Fabricators, Northampton, and later, SMF Company, Palmerton, for over 20 years, until retiring. He was a 1970 graduate of the Palmerton High School. Larry was locally known as the "Golf Cart Guy", servicing, selling, and customizing golf carts for several years. He was a member, volunteer, and former Assistant Fire Chief for the Northampton Borough.
Survivors: Fiancée, Mrs. Catherine L. (Shick) Smith, with whom he resided. Daughter, Michelle Swanger of Allentown. Son, Chad and wife Jamie Swanger of Lehighton. Stepson, Kendall and wife Dina Galusha of Kreidersville. 9 grandchildren. Sister, Sharon wife of William Chapman of Summit Hill. Brother, George and wife Rita Swanger of Kunkletown. Several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Beverly Mack, brothers, William R., infant James J. , and grandson, Dakota Galusha.
Services: 12:00Noon on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Schisler Funeral Home, Inc., 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. Call, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Saturday in the funeral home. Private Interment at Towamensing Cemetery, Palmerton. Online condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com
Contributions: May be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, LV Unit, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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