Jacqueline Swanda
Jacqueline “Jacie” (nee Bennett) Swanda, age 94, passed away March 14, 2023, at her home in Hiram, surrounded by her loving family.
Jacie was born Jan. 27, 1929, in Hiram, to Gerald E. and Mildred (nee Leach) Bennett. She was a lifelong resident of Hiram.
She was a member of Hiram Christian Church and a dedicated teacher of 22 years at James A. Garfield Elementary.
Jacie was an avid reader. She enjoyed cutting and arranging flowers, especially her beloved roses. She also enjoyed playing the piano and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In retirement, Jacie learned to paint, took up bird watching, audited classes at KSU and enjoyed beach vacations with her family.
She married Bryson H. Swanda on Aug. 18, 1951. They were married for close to 66 years before his passing in 2017.
Survivors include her children, Pamela (Robert) Maynard, Timothy (Carolynne Sendry) Swanda, Lorraine (Anthony) Calapa and Garth (Donna) Swanda; grandchildren, Nathan (Amy) Calapa, Tyler (Lisa) Maynard, Cody (Carli) Calapa, Brenden Swanda, Whitney (Joe Knautz) Adams, Troy (Sarah Skodopole) Calapa and Travis (Ashley) Swanda; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Gordon Bennett; sister, Norma Sargent; and daughter-in-law, Debra Swanda.
Service information is forthcoming.
Arrangements made by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
