Richard Swanson Sr., 84, of Bigler passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2022 at the Penn Highlands DuBois.
He is survived by his wife, Emmabell (Kephart) Swanson; his son, Rick and his wife Jennifer and their daughters Hannah and husband Jordan, and Lydia; his other son Raymond Andrew and his two children; and his beloved dog, Dixie.
Funeral services will be held at the Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Clearfield on Thursday at 1 PM with Rev. Kenneth R. Pry officiating.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 11 AM until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to his grandaughter, Lydia's cat rescue at: Oakland TNR Coalition, 1910 Wayne Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 or at www.oaklandtnrcoaltion.org.
To sign the on-line guest book go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.