Charles Swartz Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles Swartz (Edinburg, Virginia), who passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 96, 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, Fannie Gochenour and N. Franklin Swartz; his wife Ruby Clem; his siblings, Ralph (Joyce) of Colorado, Harold (Charlotte) of Woodstock, Jack of Florida, Calvin of Edinburg, Mary Alice (Ralph) of Edinburg, Helen Mowery (John) of Arizona and Shelva Jean Pingley of Stephens City; his brother-in-law Rev. Auburn Bowers of Pulaski; and his stepgrandson Andrew Miller of Winchester.
He is survived by: his children, Adina McInturff (Gary) of Fort Valley, Paula Gleaton (John) and Michael Swartz of Hampshire County; his sister Betty Bowers of Pulaski; and his siblings-in-law, Delores Swartz of Florida, Katrena Swartz of Edinburg, Claudette Munch of Woodstock and Leon Clem (Jan) of Woodstock. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In honor of his furball Kitty, memorial contributions may be made to: Furry Friends Rescue at 486 North Main Street Woodstock, VA 22664 or to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.
