George Roland Swoger

George Roland Swoger, 89, of Clarksburg, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
He was born May 20, 1935, in Belle Vernon, Pa., a son of the late William W. and Florence Markle Swoger.
On August 27, 1957, he married Irene Lavon Swoger, who preceded him in death June 13, 2016.
Surviving are two sons, Jeff Swoger and fiancee Bethany of Clarksburg, and and Tim Swoger of Woodstock, Ga.; two grandchildren, Carrie Smith of Woodstock, and Josh Swoger and fiancee Courtney of Kennesaw, Ga.; two great- grandchildren, Kinson and Evelyn; along with three sisters-in-law, Judy Swoger of Wheeling, Carol Smith of Hepzibah, and Beverly (Roy) Fultineer of Charleston; and one brother-in-law, Jesse Garold Smith of Bridgeport.
He was also preceded in death by three siblings, Florence Swoger Ritzer, Patricia Swoger Gibson, and his twin brother, John “Jack” Swoger; and his daughter-in-law, Marcia Chandler Swoger.
George attended Victory High School and served in the United States Army having been stationed at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas.
He was a glass cutter, having worked at Jeanette, Pa., Adamston Flat Glass, Rolland Glass, Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Jerry Run (Fourco Glass). George was one of the last surviving members of a former skilled trade.
He helped create one of Adamston’s first minor league baseball teams and coached School Boy Patrol and Church League basketball teams.
He was a member of Clarksburg Lodge No. 155 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason with membership in the Nemesis Temple of Shrine of Parkersburg. George was also a scout leader and an avid gardener.
Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., when funeral services will be held, Monday, March 3, with the Reverend Peggy Williams officiating. Interment will be in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.