Dorothy Alice Swanson

Dorothy Alice “Dort”  Swanson age 86 of Shawmut Road Brockport, PA; died on Wednesday May 18, 2022 at Highland View Health Care in Brockway. Born on May 29, 1935 in Squab Hollow, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Olive Himes Pontious. Dorothy was married to Philip “Bose” Swanson on September 1, 1956 and he preceded her death on April 27, 2003. She was a homemaker and member of the Brandy Camp United Methodist Church. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, working on cross word and jig saw puzzles and taking walks. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by a daughter Pamela (Leonard) Anderson of Ridgway, PA; a son Scott (Dana) Swanson of Brockway; a brother Irvin Pontious of Kersey, PA; 4 grandchildren: Jude Anderson, Dylan Anderson, Ezra Swanson, Jeremy Swanson and a great grandson Ayden Wall. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband she is also preceded in death by a son Benjamin Swanson, a sister Shirley Anderson and two brothers Floyd and Howard Pontious. Calling hours will be on Saturday May 21 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Carlson-Shugarts Funeral Home Inc. in Brockway. A Funeral Service will follow at 1 PM also at the funeral home with Rev. Dave Nagele officiating. Burial will follow in the Brandy Camp Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Ridgway Animal Haven 20 Rocky Top Road Ridgway, PA 15853. 

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