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Robert Louis Swanson

June 1, 1941 ~ September 13, 2026

Born in: Erie, Pennsylvania
Resided in: Townville, Pennsylvania

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Robert Louis Swanson, age 85, of Townville, died Sunday, September 13, 2026 at his residence.

Born June 1, 1941 in Erie, he was a son of Frank T. and Bertha Palmer Swanson.

On April 19, 1963 Robert married the former Beth Colwell who survives.

Mr. Swanson was a veteran of the US Navy, serving on the USS Canisteo from 1960-1964.

Robert was employed as a carpenter, having worked for the Carpenter’s Union, Local 81 of Erie.

Mr. Swanson enjoyed sports, playing football in high school and also at Navy of traveling teams. He had also coached youth sports. Robert had also enjoyed traveling and had a private pilot’s license.

Surviving is his wife Beth of Townville; a daughter, Dawn Barker and her husband Nathan of Centerville; a son, Robert L. Swanson, Jr of Townville; two grandchildren, Dane Barker and girlfriend Emily of Pittsfield and Hadley Barker and boyfriend Cody of Camp Hill.

He was preceded in death by his parents mentioned above and six siblings; Audrey Bartone, Joyce Banks, Frank Swanson, Jr., Richard Swanson, Beverly Labrozzi, James Swanson.

Friends will be received from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 33353 N. Main Street, Townville, where a memorial service will be held Thursday at 5:00 pm. Chaplain Greg Dill will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Venango County Hospice or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Robert’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.

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Visitation: Thursday, September 17, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Townville
33353 N. Main Street
Townville, PA 16360

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Memorial Service: Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:00 pm

Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Townville
33353 N. Main Street
Townville, PA 16360

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  2. Uncle Bobby will always be remembered as the uncle with the gleam in his eye and a little harmless mischief up his sleeve. Being a little older than Dave, the two of them had a lot of fun times together and our kids called him “dad’s funny uncle”. You can’t talk about him without having a story to tell or a smile on your face. Bob will be sorely missed by all and heaven will have its hands full. Aunt Beth, Dawn, Bobby and your families, our thoughts and prayers are with you💕

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  3. So sorry for your loss. Bob was a good man and had a heart of gold. He always had something funny to say. Thoughts and prayers for the family. Fly high Bob.

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  5. To Beth and children, so sorry for loss.
    What a great Father, Grandfather, and friend.
    Always had friendly and cheerful get togethers, stories and jokes were constant.
    After we moved some distance always had calls that made our day.
    Prayers and thoughts always.
    Leo an Phyllis Smith

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  6. Sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Bobby. He was always a wonderful cheerful soul. I have great childhood memories of him and Beth. Noony

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  7. Deepest sympathies Beth and Family…
    A lot of memories thru the years…🌺 I pray God will be near to each of you in these difficult times. Lean on Him. What a great person Bobby was. HE will be missed

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