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Bonnie Swisher

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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | September 06, 2022

Bonnie (Gephart) Swisher, age 77, of Forward Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at home. Born in McKeesport and raised in Elizabeth Twp., she was the daughter of the late James and Kathryn (Coleman) Gephart and was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Raymond Swisher. Bonnie enjoyed going to different casinos, visiting the beach and taking bus trips. Her strength, resilience, and deep and quiet love will always be remembered by her family. She is survived by a son, Brad (Lisa) Swisher of Derry; daughter, Kelly (William) Clausi of Rostraver Twp.; grandchildren, Lauren (Vince) DiSante, Seth and Laynie Swisher; sister, Holly (Nick) Luptak of Elizabeth Twp.; brother, James (Jane) Gephart of Elizabeth; companion, William Rodabaugh of Forward Twp.; also, numerous nieces and nephews. Her family would also like to extend a sincere and warm thank you to the hospice nursing team.

Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 5-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Timothy Green officiating. Private burial in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, SW Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. The family has requested NO FLOWERS PLEASE. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

Originally published September 06, 2022.

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