Helen Ehrsam Swank Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Helen Ehrsam Swank (Ithaca, New York). Helen, born on July 17, 1929, passed away on September 6, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Helen for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Helen’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her husband Robert Loester (Bob); her sister Erna O'Connor; and her stepsons, David and Clint Swank. She is survived by: her brother Walter Ehrsam (Connie); her nephews, Howard Ehrsam and Charles O'Connor; her niece Kellie Scharpf; and her grandson Gabriel Swank.
She would most appreciate donations in her memory to: GLEF.
