Obituary of Richard Swenson
Richard J. “Rick” Swenson of Greensburg passed away August 9, 2019. Born January 10, 1948 in
Greensburg, He was the son of the late Clarence E. and Evelyn (Barnhart) Swenson. In addition to his
parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years Frances A. (Kritz). Rick had previously been
employed by Macy’s/ Kaufmann’s, Mcgraw-Hill, Inc. and as a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh
had been employed as any illustrator with the university of Pittsburgh, Westinghouse electric as well as
assignments with a variety of firms. He is survived by his sister-in law and companion Anna M Kritz, a
sister Tracy (Ronald) Phillabaum, three nephews Ronald, Richard and Randall Phillabaum, grandchildren
Justin Conklin, Shawn Conklin, Joshua Conklin of Somerset, Kevin Pollock Jr. Brent Pollock, of greensburg
and Jesse Supanick of Somerset, great grandchildren Hunter, Hannah, Emily Jake, Heather Conklin, and
Haden Kimmel . Family and Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8pm Sunday at the Jay A. Hoffer
Funeral Home, Norvelt. A funeral service will be held Monday at 11am in the funeral home with
Reverend Robert Garris officiating. He will be laid to rest at St. Clair Cemetery.
