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George Swartz Obituary

George Lowell Swartz, 59, of Jim Thorpe, died September 17, 2023. He was a son of Lowell George "Zeke" Swartz of Jim Thorpe and the late Shirley Sydney "Sid" (Solomon) Swartz. He was a 1982 graduate of Jim Thorpe Area High School. He was a carpet installer, laying carpet and flooring in countless homes and businesses locally and in the surrounding areas. Survivors, father, Zeke, son, George Richard Swartz of Jim Thorpe; brother, Glen Swartz and wife Jennifer of Jim Thorpe; sister, Donna O'Donnell of Jim Thorpe; brother, David Ritter and wife Cheryl of Alburtis, PA.; cousins, nieces, nephews and countless friends. Graveside service, 4pm., Friday, September, 22nd, Prayer Garden at St. John's Lutheran Church, 319 South Ave., Jim Thorpe. Following the service will be a celebration of George's life at the Jim Thorpe Sportsman's Club starting at 6pm. Donations to the JTSC in George's memory – Children's Fishing Contest, sent to: 1 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, 18229.

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Published by Morning Call on Sep. 20, 2023.

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Gloria and John Otto

September 22, 2023

Swartz family, so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences. George was a great guy. So many laughs with him. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Gloria & John Otto

Josh Harmon

September 19, 2023

Truly sorry for the loss of a great father, friend and all around great person. Your jokes and laugh lit up the whole town. The things you did for people and never asked for anything in return will never be forgotten. The love you had for Little George and how you were always so proud of him will always be remembered. I´ll miss the handshakes and hugs from you. The way you´d always walk in the door of the club after I just asked where you were I´ll never forget. You were a great friend and I´ll miss you a lot George. Rest east buddy, I know you´re at peace now.

Tom & Wanda Humphreys

September 19, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers go out to George's family. He worked for us at Thomas & Boyds Flooring for a time and was a kind and generous man. He will be missed.

P. J. Mitchell

September 19, 2023

God bless you my friend. My heart break of this news. We spent MANY a good time on "CENTRE AVE" My condolences go out to Zeke, Glen and the whole family. The memories will remain for ever.

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Celebration of Life

6:00 p.m.

Jim Thorpe Sportsman's Club

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22

Graveside service

4:00 p.m.

Prayer Garden at St. John's Lutheran Church "In the Heights"

319 South Ave, Jim Thorpe, PA

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