Obituary of Charles S. Swartwout

Charles S. Swartwout Olean, NY Charles S. Swartwout, 82, of 343 1/2 W. Highland Ave., went home to Jesus Monday (June 29, 2020) at The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Olean. Born July 11, 1937 in Utica, he was the son of Frederick H. and Claudia Baker Swartwout. On January 28, 1962 in Coudersport, PA he married Trudi Alt who survives. Charles was a graduate of Coudersport Area High School and soon after, enlisted in the US Army where he served from 1958 to 1961. He had been employed as a salesman for Stroehmann Bros. Co., Inc. for 20 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Olean Community Evangelical Church and was always a valued member of any faith community he joined. He is survived by his wife of 58 years; 2 sons Eric (Lynne) Swartwout of Shinglehouse PA and Andy (Kim) Swartwout of Olean; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 2 sisters Janet Rexford of Glenshaw, PA and Gail (George) Hewitt of Goose Creek, SC and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Monday (July 6, 2020) from 10-11am at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Rd. Olean. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11am in the funeral home. Rev. Bryan Garrett, pastor of the Olean Community Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Olean. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Olean Community Church, 145 S. 26th St, Olean, NY 14760. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, please use precautions including the use of a mask during your visit.