Gary Swaldo

Gary Lee Swaldo, 72, of Bolivar, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Eugene and Mary (Gervasi) Swaldo, Gary was born April 27, 1947 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Ohio.

Gary graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1965. He then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Gary was a longtime employee at the Timken Company where he retired after more than 30 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Hossler) Swaldo whom he married on September 6, 1975; his sons, Chad and Brent Swaldo both of Bolivar and his siblings, William Swaldo, Emmy (Sonny) King, Dean Swaldo, Theodore (Linda) Swaldo and Cheryl (Jack) Fickes.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Warren Swaldo, Eileen Macham, Frank Swaldo and Charlene Weaver.

In keeping with Gary’s wishes, cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 1:30p.m. in Calvary Cemetery at New Philadelphia with Father Jimmy Hatfield officiating.

Contributions may be made in Gary’s memory to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.