James Edward Swink

James E. Swink, 81, of Connellsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at his residence.

He was born Jan. 28, 1939, in Connellsville, a son of the late Decker and Helen Wilson Swink.

James was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was in the home improvement business for many years. He was a member of the Albright United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his children, James Swink of Connellsville, and Joyce Shaffer and her husband Doug of Connellsville; his stepchildren, Connie Turner and her husband Bill of Coudersport, Edward Bundy and his wife Sherry of Austin, Pa., Michael Bundy of Tampa, Fla., and Michele Simmons and her husband Rob of Yorkville, Ill.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Virginia Sanners and her husband Dennis of Jacobs Creek, and Mary Skelton of Connellsville.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Shirley Jean Richter Swink; two brothers, Robert and Gene Swink; and a sister, Mildred.