Verna Louise Swingle

Verna Louise Swingle, age 74, of Mansfield, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport, PA. She was born on June 30th, 1951, in Mt. Kisko, NY. She was the daughter of Richard and Erma (Useted) Tameris. Verna was the wife of Robert Swingle, with whom she shared 46 years. She worked as a retail clerk and produce manager for many years and loved interacting with her regular customers. In retirement she enjoyed spending time outdoors, going for long walks with her dogs, family trips to the beach and spending time with her grandchildren.

Verna is survived by her husband; son, James Frank (Bobbie)VanDruff of Hydaburg Alaska; daughter, Jennifer (Chris) Nowak of Wake Forest, NC; grandchildren, Isabel Nowak, Danny Nowak, Madison Critcher and Fisher VanDruff; great grandchildren, Maisy and Lucy Critcher; brothers Richard Tameris of Fort Washington, Maryland, Robert (Linda) Tameris of Port Orange, FL and Matthew (Susan) Tameris of Virginia Beach, VA; sister, Marie Clark of Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Charlie Tameris; sister- in- law Ann Tameris; and brother-in-law, Richard Clark.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in Verna’s name to the animal charity of your choice, or to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation at www.helpfightra.org. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcematory.com.