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Frank W. Swan

August 11, 2014

Frank W. Swan

Frank W. Swan, 90, of Easton passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 in Easton Hospital.

Born: March 9, 1924 in Easton he was a son of the late Louis W. and S. Katherine (Schleicher) Swan. On October 22, 1950 he married the only love of his life, Chrysanthe (Englesson) and together they shared 63 years.

Personal: He was a graduate of Easton High School in 1941 and a graduate of Churchman’s Business College. A WWII army veteran, he participated in the D-Day invasion and was awarded the Purple Heart. He went on to become the Assistant Postmaster of the Easton Post Office. Upon his retirement, he managed Easton Packing Company’s retail store where he shared his love of cooking and recipes with customers. Frank was a devoted husband, a gentle father and grandfather and a friend to many. He had a dry sense of humor, loved to laugh and went to great lengths to make every occasion special. He enjoyed his garden and was an avid cook and baker. All who knew him would tell you that he was quick to care for friends, family and neighbors in times of need, delivering meals and baskets of goodies.

Memberships: He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and had been an active member and Council President of the former Christ Lutheran Church, Easton. He was a life member and President of Centennial School PTA and an active member of the National Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees where he proudly claimed the award for longest retiree.

Survivors: His wife Chrysanthe; two children: Cathy and her partner Maura; Thomas and his wife Susan; and two grandchildren: Stephanie and Andrew. His brother John died earlier.

Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday (Aug. 15) in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry Street, Easton with visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.

Memorials: May be made to the Center for Animal Health and Wellness, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.

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  1. Doug & Chris Kuhn

    August 14, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    With sadness we learned of Frank’s passing. We have many fond memories of Frank and his Buicks. We were proud to count Frank as a customer and friend. He was a great representative of the “greatest generation.” Our heartfelt condolences to the family.

    Doug & Chris Kuhn and your friends at Easton Buick

  2. sandy englesson baratta

    August 16, 2014 at 1:23 am

    Uncle Frank was a great guy. He had a dry sense of humor and I can just picture him waiting at the door with his coat on for aunt Tiny as she said her goodbyes. He would just wait patiently with that cute smile on his face! He will be sadly missed but always remembered. Love to the entire Swan family. Love, Joe, Sandy and Sarina