Gary S. Swarow, 70 of Brownsville, PA (Centerville Borough) passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in Washington Hospital.

He was born March 25, 1952 in Waynesburg, PA a son of the late John and Pauline Bruce Swarow Jr.

Gary was a 1970 graduate of Beth Center High School.

He was employed as an underground coal miner for over 40 years working at Vesta #5, Shanopin and Emerald Mines.

Mr. Swarow was a member of the St. Katharine Drexel Church, Fredericktown, the UMWA, the Centerville Sportsman's Club where he served as an officer and the Waynesburg Moose.

Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, and motorcycling and gun smithing. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and friends and was always eager to help others.

Surviving are three sons, John Swarow (Patty Myers) of Denbo, PA, Gary R. Swarow (Jonnie) of Washington, PA and Paul M. Swarow (Maria) of Centerville Borough, PA; five grandchildren; a sister Dolores Lacotta (John) and brother in law Jack Knisley, both of Centerville Borough, PA.

Deceased in addition to his parents are his wife Brenda Martin Swarow; a sister Johnetta Knisley and infant brother David Swarow.

Friends will be received Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 4 to 6 PM, the time of a Blessing Service, in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd., 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA 15313 with Rev. Edward Yuhas officiating. Interment will be private.