Ronald Swatner

Ronald J. Swantner, 86, of St. Clair, died Thursday October 29, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Pottsville, January 28, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pitel) Swantner.

He graduated from Nativity BVM High School class of 1958 and retired as a Supervisor at Lehigh Valley Dairy, Schuylkill Haven.

He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, PA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Debra Stoltz; sister Barbara Cescon and a son in law Jack Gasperetti.

Surviving are his wife of 67 years Barbara Swantner; 4 daughters Jean Gasperetti of Locust Gap; Suzanne Weeks (David) of Byron, GA; Michelle Swantner (Sonia) of West Chester; Lori Miller (David) of Pottsville; son Ronald Swantner (Kathleen) of Mountville; sister, Virgina Sep of Sinking Springs, 17 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Advantage Home Health & Hospice, especially the nurses and aides who provided compassionate care over the past few months.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, November 2, 2026 at Noon in St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock St. St. Clair, PA 17970, with the Rev. Monsignor David James officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the Mass from 10:00 AM until Noon, Monday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Burial will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, North Manheim Twp.

Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com