Franklin Sweed Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Franklin Sweed (Irvona, Pennsylvania). Franklin, born on June 9, 1939, passed away on July 4, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Franklin Sweed to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Franklin R. Sweed Sr. and Mary Christina Smith; his foster parents, Pearl Hockenberry and Merle Hockenberry; his wife Marilyn Westover; his siblings, Francis Mooney, Louis Sweed, Vincent Sweed, Sarah Sweed and Susan Hynd; and his foster siblings, Jane Slovosky, Edeth Ninosky, Isabell Bretzon, Curt and Kenneth Rowles.
He is survived by: his children, Robert Sweed (Diane) of Altoona, Ronald Sweed of Schuylkill, Paul of Irvona, Will of Altoona, Doris Hanson (Curtis) of Ebensburg, Deborah Blake (Charles) of Westover and Joan Davis (Scott) of Alverda; and his sisters, Jane Huber of Osceola Mills and Barb Tressler of Philipsburg. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren.
