DWAINE SWICKWARD
W. Dwaine Swickward, 74, of Wadsworth, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday Aug. 8, 2024, at his home.
Dwaine was born on Feb. 16, 1950, in Irondale, OH, son of the late Warner M. and Naomi (Householder) Swickward.
He retired from the US Postal Service with 40 years of service as a mail carrier. He was also a member of the Toronto Masonic Lodge #583 F&AM.
Dwaine loved traveling the world. His final journey led him to Hawaii with his dearest friends, Lilli and husband James Bales and their family. He never met a stranger, and was an amazing, fun, loving brother, and he will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, Dwaine was preceded in death by his stepmother, Marge (McClain) Swickward, and brother, Ronald D. Swickward.
Surviving is his sister, Lois (Paul) Spence of Toronto, and two brothers, Larry (Rita) Swickward of Toronto and John (Betty) Swickward of Stratton; Aunt Jean Swickward of Toronto, his adopted sister, Lillie (James) Bale and family of Wadsworth, OH, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held Friday Aug. 16, 2024, from 11 am to 1 pm at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto, OH. Dwaine’s service will follow at 1 pm with burial in the New Somerset Christian Church Cemetery.