Darwin Swelbar

Darwin Lane (Blackie) Swelbar, of Cadiz, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. He was born February 9, 1936 in Tippecanoe, Ohio, a son of the late Albert and Anna Exton Swelbar of Cadiz. He was a retired Superintendent at Consol. He belonged to the Cadiz Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Wheeling Shrine Club. He was also a Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert Swelbar, Jr. and Kenneth Swelbar; and a sister, Gloria Davenport. Surviving is his wife, Wanda Shaw Swelbar. They were married August 15, 1955. Also surviving are two daughters, Diana (Pat) Frazier and Dara (Mark) Raber; granchildren: Darla (Jeremy) Moore, Chuck (Jamey) McConnell, and Samantha Raber; great grandchildren: Dylan, Dustyn, and Jabyn Moore and Breely McConnell; a brother, Gaylord Swelbar; a special nephew, Randy Gilbert. A special thanks to wonderful neighbors, Brent and Robin Blake. A memorial open house with family will be held July 13, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the home of Wanda Swelbar, 225 Harrison Ave., Cadiz. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Taylor Dowdle Scholarship Fund (Please specify in memory of Blackie Swelbar.) at Huntington Bank, 657 Lincoln Ave., Cadiz, OH 43907. Online condolences may be made at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Service

Sunday, July 13, 2014 5:00 PM
Family Residence
225 Harrison Ave. Cadiz 43907, United States