Thelma "Karen Ballantine" Swinderman's obituary , Passed away on January 29, 2026 in Glenford, Ohio

Thelma "Karen Ballantine" Swinderman

October 20, 1956 - January 29, 2026 (69 years old)

Glenford, Ohio

Thelma "Karen Ballantine" Swinderman's obituary , Passed away on January 29, 2026 in Glenford, Ohio

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Bope-Thomas Funeral Home

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Thelma "Karen Ballantine" Swinderman

October 20, 1956 - January 29, 2026 (69 years old)

Glenford, Ohio

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Thelma Swinderman Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Thelma Swinderman of Glenford, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Thelma left this world on January 29, 2026 at the age of 69, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thelma Swinderman to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James "Buck" Ballantine and Evelyn "Kay" Ballantine. She is survived by: her husband Jack Swinderman Sr.; her children, Carrie Timko (Jason), Jessie Dogbatse (Mak) and Jack Swinderman Jr. (Taylor); her grandchildren, Josephine, Parker Timko, Jordyn, Kindall, Morgan Swinderman and James Dogbatse; her brother Ken Ballantine (Susan); her sister-in-law Betsy Koehler (Dane); her nephew Craig Ballantine (Debbie); and her nieces, Abigail Pardon (Marcus), Hillary Ferrell (Desmond), Katie Murphy (Trevor) and Tera McCanna (Mike).

Memorial contributions may be made to the Genesis Cancer Care Center 2951 Maple Ave. Zanesville, OH 43701 Bope-Thomas Funeral Home in Somerset is entrusted with the arrangements.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bope-Thomas Funeral Home



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Wed

Feb 04

Visitation

Hopewell United Methodist Church
11742 Gower Rd, Glenford, OH 43739

Thu

Feb 05

Funeral service

Hopewell United Methodist Church
11742 Gower Rd, Glenford, OH 43739

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