Richard J. Swan 1950-2024

He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Raymond and Lorene (nee Kennedy) Swan.

He attended St. Joseph School in Dover and was a 1968 graduate of Dover High School.

He retired from MS Consultants Inc. in Youngstown after over 30 years as the corporate head of surveying. He was a registered professional surveyor in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

He was a member of the Professional Land Surveyors Club of Ohio. He also was a member of the Thomas Hutchins Chapter of Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio, where he held many positions. He was a member of the 7th-Ward Citizens Coalition of Youngstown whenever he lived there and held a position there. He belonged to the Mahoning County Mustang Club and the NRA.

In his younger years, he enjoyed playing softball and bowling, and playing cards with friends. He recently enjoyed driving his 1931 Ford Model A and his 2000 Mustang.

Rick is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lauretta (nee Ott) Swan; a daughter, Laurie (Jeff) Bartholomew of New Middletown; and a son, Richard J. Swan Jr. of the home. He survived by four grandsons; a granddaughter-in-law; and two great-grandchildren.

Rick is also survived by three brothers, one sister, one brother-in-law and four sisters-in-law.

Honoring Rick’s wishes, cremation has been entrusted to Fox Funeral Home. Also honoring his wishes, there will be no services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512. Family and friends of Richard may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Swan family.

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