Walter Daniel Swavely, Sr., 87, of Marsh Creek, died July 1, 2010, at home. Born Dec. 12, 1922, in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Israel Richard Swavely, Sr., and Jennie Levan Swavely.On Dec. 13, 1941, he married Victoria Koval Swavely, who died Dec. 16, 1977.On Oct. 24, 1981, he married Maxine Noonan Swavely, who died August 25, 1997.
Mr. Swavely was a Lutheran by faith and actively served his country in the U. S. Army.He was honorably discharged in May 1941. Mr. Swavely was a welder.
Mr. Swavely is survived by a son, W. Daniel Swavely, Jr., of Pottstown; a step-son, John Noonan, of State College; step-daughter, Wanda Brownson, of Howard; 12 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. Online condolences may be made at www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com.