Dennis Ralph Swatsler

Dennis Ralph Swatsler, 68, of East Main St., Bradford, passed away, at his residence on Monday April 29, 2019.

Born in Bradford on July 14, 1950, he was a son of the late Reva (Myers) Rosenberg and Ralph Swatsler.

He was a 1968 graduate of Bradford High School.

Dennis was employed at various body shops in the local area, as well as, working on his own restoring cars.

Denny loved dirt track racing and followed it from New York to Florida. He also helped many local guys build their cars.

Surviving is one son, Dennis Eric Swatsler of Erie, two daughters, Sheree Jo(Chris Rethmel) Swatsler of Smethport and Tanya (Mick) Frantz of Bradford, two sisters, Judy Fedor of Apex NC, and Marsha Lignian, of Bradford, three grandchildren, Evee Stuck,  Kira Stuck, and Emma Rethmel, several nieces and nephews.

There will be no public services at this time. However a Memorial service will be held in Early July 2019. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorials if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

 

 

  

 

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Judy, Marsha and families, Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember. I was always greeted with a hug, a smile and a conversation when I ran into Denny. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days. My most heartfelt condolences.
— Debbie Conklin Place

Condolences

  • Judy, Marsha and families, Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember. I was always greeted with a hug, a smile and a conversation when I ran into Denny. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days. My most heartfelt condolences.

    — Debbie Conklin Place