Viola Jean Swartz Obituary
The memory of Viola Jean Swartz of Widnoon, Pennsylvania, who passed away on June 22, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Simon Rush and Ellen Pago (Craig); her husband John W. Swartz; her daughters, Michelle Lynn Swartz and Belinda Crissman; her stepfather Joseph Frank Pago; her grandson Hadden Swartz; her great great grandchild Gunner John Patterson; her siblings, Walter Rush and Shirley Rush; her son-in-law Larry Good; and her pet Chico.
She is survived by: her children, John Joseph "Joe" Swartz (Shelly), Barb Crissman (Keith) of Templeton, Terry Roxanne Good of Smicksburg, PA and Lisa Moorhead (Rex) of Ford City; her son-in-law Rick Crissman of Templeton; her sister Nancy Rush (late Terry) of Rural Valley; her half-siblings, James "Butch" Rush (Chris) and Patty Speck (Donnie) of Battle Creek, MI; and her sister-in-law Veola Rush of Niles, MI.. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services (515 N McKean St, Kittanning, PA 16201). A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.