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Official Obituary of

William J. "Sonny" Swank

January 2, 1945 ~ August 9, 2025 (age 80) 80 Years Old

William Swank Obituary

William J. “Sonny” Swank age 80 of Plum Boro, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Sonny was a retired employee of Excell Auto Body and was an award winning over the road Truck Driver with 45 years of experience. He will be remembered as a soft spoken and generous man who was always willing to assist someone in need. He will be sorely missed by his beloved wife, Betsy (Dzaack) Swank; loving children, William “Jake” Swank, Carl (Sue) Swank, Kimberly A. Matura all of FL and Rick Pekarek of Lower Burrell, siblings; Vincent Swank and Nancy (Bob) Watkins, 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; Brayden, Penelope, Carson, Isabel, Aiden, Liam, Madilynn, Ayla Jo and Allison. In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by siblings; Henry Swank and Josie Pushcar. Friends and family are welcome on Friday, August 15, 2025 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc., 5701 Lincoln Ave., Export, PA 15632. where services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11a.m. Interment will be private. For direction, to send flowers or to offer online condolences, please visit www.wolfe-vongeis.com

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Services

Visitation
Friday
August 15, 2025

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Funeral Home

Visitation
Friday
August 15, 2025

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Funeral Home

Funeral Service
Saturday
August 16, 2025

11:00 AM
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