1939
Mildred
2014
Mildred "Pat" Swedik
February 12, 1939 — March 15, 2014
Youngstown - Mildred "Pat" Swedik, 75, passed away March 15, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Swedik was born February 12, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of Alex and Katherine Estock Shasho.
She was 1957 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.
Pat worked in food service for the Youngstown City Schools for 23 years. She was of the catholic faith and attended the Shrine of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted in Youngstown.
Pat fought her brief illness with the same strength and dignity as all other challenges that she faced in her lifetime. She was an amazing and caring woman who always put the needs of others above her own and was the cornerstone of her family. She loved music, gatherings with her friends and family, and spoiling her grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered for her holiday gifts of homemade candy and baked goods, and will forever live on in our hearts, minds and souls.
Her husband, Stephen "Moose" Swedik, whom she married on October 8, 1960, died in January of 1981.
She is survived by her children, Stephen (Suzanne) Swedik of Brecksville, Sandra Breidenstein of Youngstown, David Swedik of Austintown, Doreen Swedik of Youngstown, and Thomas Swedik of Youngstown; two grandsons, Timothy and Stephen Breidenstein; two granddaughters, Stephanie and Jessica Swedik; a brother, Charles Shasho of Campbell; seven sisters, Anne Bailey of Sebring, Helen Weibel of Alliance, Violet Sobinovsky of Austintown, Delores (Chet) Leone of Brentwood, TN, Joanne Garreffa of Alliance, Gerry (Don) Jewell of Alliance, and Sandy Berry of Austintown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, Pat was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Swedik; two brothers, Michael and Alex Shasho Jr.; a sister, Martha Bowman; and a son-in-law, Mike Breidenstein.
Services will be held at the new Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St.,Boardman, OH 44512, Thursday at 11:00 AM.
Friends and family will be received Wednesday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Thursday from 10:00-10:45AM at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff of Hospice of the Valley for their special kindness and excellent care.
Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com
Mrs. Swedik was born February 12, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of Alex and Katherine Estock Shasho.
She was 1957 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.
Pat worked in food service for the Youngstown City Schools for 23 years. She was of the catholic faith and attended the Shrine of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted in Youngstown.
Pat fought her brief illness with the same strength and dignity as all other challenges that she faced in her lifetime. She was an amazing and caring woman who always put the needs of others above her own and was the cornerstone of her family. She loved music, gatherings with her friends and family, and spoiling her grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered for her holiday gifts of homemade candy and baked goods, and will forever live on in our hearts, minds and souls.
Her husband, Stephen "Moose" Swedik, whom she married on October 8, 1960, died in January of 1981.
She is survived by her children, Stephen (Suzanne) Swedik of Brecksville, Sandra Breidenstein of Youngstown, David Swedik of Austintown, Doreen Swedik of Youngstown, and Thomas Swedik of Youngstown; two grandsons, Timothy and Stephen Breidenstein; two granddaughters, Stephanie and Jessica Swedik; a brother, Charles Shasho of Campbell; seven sisters, Anne Bailey of Sebring, Helen Weibel of Alliance, Violet Sobinovsky of Austintown, Delores (Chet) Leone of Brentwood, TN, Joanne Garreffa of Alliance, Gerry (Don) Jewell of Alliance, and Sandy Berry of Austintown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, Pat was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Swedik; two brothers, Michael and Alex Shasho Jr.; a sister, Martha Bowman; and a son-in-law, Mike Breidenstein.
Services will be held at the new Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St.,Boardman, OH 44512, Thursday at 11:00 AM.
Friends and family will be received Wednesday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Thursday from 10:00-10:45AM at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff of Hospice of the Valley for their special kindness and excellent care.
Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com
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