Anita L. Swogger, 78, of Union Township, passed away the morning of April 20, 2015 at Jameson Care Center. Born on February 22, 1937 in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew “Chuck” and Frances Mingione Russo. Surviving at home is her beloved husband of 58 years, Lowell T. Swogger, whom she married on September 1, 1956. Passionate about cooking, Anita worked at different cafeterias and restaurants in the city and also helped with catering events. She was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Church. Anita enjoyed bingo, playing cards, and visiting casinos. In her earlier years, she played and coached softball. An avid Pittsburgh sports fan, Anita loved watching the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins. Anita’s greatest joy came from cooking Sunday and holiday dinners and spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, Anita is survived by her children, Thomas Swogger and wife Cyndi of New Castle, William Swogger and partner Ron Arnold of Pittsburgh, and Steven Swogger and wife Michelle of New Castle; sister, Madeline Fiorante of New Castle; and grandchildren, Thomas Jr., Brandon, Benjamin, and Matthew. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Jean Lombardo and husband Louis and Marie Rivezzi and husband Pete, brother-in-law, Sam Fiorante, and an infant son. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St. A procession will leave the funeral home Thursday at 9:30am to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am at St. Vincent DePaul Church, officiated by Father William Siple. Interment will take place at St. Lucy Cemetery.
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Anita Swogger
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