Doreen M. Krysiak Swartwood Obituary (1961 - 2018)

Doreen M. "Reno" Krysiak Swartwood, age 56, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on October 2, 1961,the daughter of Patricia Druzak Krysiak and the late John M. Krysiak. Doreen was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School. She enjoyed being a mother and grandmother and helping others. Doreen enjoyed camping, gardening and hiking, especially at Wintergreen Gorge. She was a member of Holy Rosary R.C. Church. Besides her father, Doreen was preceded in death by her husband, Michael E. Swartwood in 2013, and one nephew, Gregory Hendricks. In addition to her mother, survivors include her children, Lynn Swartwood (Brian Hanson), Bryan Swartwood (Nichole), Nichole Hanson (Carl), Ken Swartwood (Brandi) and Mark Swartwood; six grandchildren, Jayden, Kamryn, Trace, Dennis, Brilynn and Jackson; one sister, Renae Hendricks (Greg); three brothers, John Krysiak (Denise), Jerry Krysiak (Julie) and Jamie Krysiak (Diane); and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Wednesday from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm and on Thursday at Holy Rosary R.C. Church beginning at 10 am, followed by a Funeral Mass there at 11 am. Memorial contributions may be designated to the family through the funeral home.