Eleanor Catherine (Swilp) Ford , 82 years of age, of West Broad Street Tamaqua, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Hometown.
She was the widow of Kelly Ford.
Eleanor was Tamaqua High School graduate, and member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. Parish of SS. Peter & Paul. She was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the church for many years. Eleanor operated Eleanor's Beauty Shop in Tamaqua since 1952. She enjoyed traveling and trips to the casino.
Born in Ashley, on May 24, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William, and Julia (Bonsavage) Swilp.
She is survived by;
Brother:
John W. Swilp and his wife Irena of Ashland;
Nephews,
Aaron, and Matthew Swilp;
Preceded in death by a brother, Vincent Swilp; nephew Eric Swilp.
Arrangements are entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.,
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday November 17, 2014 at 10 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. parish of SS. Peter & Paul 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Interment sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Memorials in her name to St. John XXIII R.C.C. 264 West Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
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