It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ralph S. Swain of Mount Airy, Maryland, born in Washington, District of Columbia, who passed away on January 3, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, George O. Swain and Katherine E. Swain (McDonald); and his siblings, Michael, Roderick Swain and Sandra Brown.

He is survived by : his wife Nancy Swain (Warner); his sons, Mark Ralph Swain (Kathy) of Mt. Pleasant, MD and Glenn Ray Swain (Vicki) of Lovettsville, VA; his siblings, Joan Rich of Fairfax, VA and Brian "Biff" Swain (Mary) of Herndon, VA; his grandchildren, Trevor Swain (Meghan) of Thurmont, MD, Justin Swain (Carrie) of Fairfield, PA, Taylor Gemmell (Nathaniel) of Fairfield, PA, Kayla Swain and Jennifer Swain of Mt. Pleasant, MD; and his great grandchildren, Austyn Gemmell, Asher Swain and Carter Swain.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Fork Rescue Squad, the American Legion Post #191, P.O. Box 24, Mount Airy, MD 21771, or the Circleville Presbyterian Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Basagic Funeral Homes