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Melvin R. Swisher 1937-2018

NILES — Melvin R. Swisher, 81, of Niles, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren.

He was born Jan. 3, 1937, in Vienna, the son of Charles and Kirtha Baker Swisher, and had lived in the area all his life.

Mel attended Vienna schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He worked as a roll grinder at Republic Steel / WCI, and enjoyed fishing, gardening and telling stories.

He is sadly missed by his beloved wife, Martha Freeland Swisher, whom he married April 15, 1961; three children, Wesley Swisher of Warren, Valerie (Alex) Stellmar of Coitsville and Kathie (Donald) Pizor of Brookfield; nine grandchildren, John, Katrina, Alexis, Alex, Jennifer, Justin, Morgan, Robert and Kaylee; two great-grandchildren, Bronx and Brennan; two sisters, Grace Daugherty of Champion and Betty Ann Hunter of Florida; and many nieces, nephews and their families.

Preceding him in death are his parents; a daughter, Cheryl Peters; a sister, Florence Rader, and two brothers, Charles and Arnold Swisher.

Cremation is taking place. His urn will be laid to rest at Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna, where private services will be conducted.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, Ohio 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones.

This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.

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