1-888-282-3640

Obituary of William R. Schwalm
William Russel Schwalm, 66, of South Gibson, Pa, died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, the former Suzanne Harting.
Born April 21, 1955 in Abington, PA, he was the son of the late William Russel and Ella Mae Strohecker Schwalm.
Russ graduated from Upper Moreland High School. He started his career as a train engineer at 19, and worked for various railroads for 39 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. When he moved upstate, he enjoyed farming and woodworking. His sidekick for the last several years is Steve Ehrets, who without him, couldn't have maintained the farm! Russ was one of a kind. It was once said that Russ would give you the shirt off his back, but tell you how to wear it. He touched many people with his wisdom. He will be greatly missed by his friends and cousin, Ken Herb.
He is survived by his siblings: Deb (Chris) Nickels, Wendy (Jim) Morgan and Richard (Joanne) Schwalm; his children: John and Suzie Creps; five grandchildren: Autumn Campbell, Jayden Creps, Anna Creps, David Creps-Phillips and Brooklyn Creps; He took special pleasure in Anna and David as he was helping to raise them in his home.
A celebration of Russ's life will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the farm in South Gibson.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clifford, PA.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of William Schwalm, please visit our Tree Store
Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
89 Farview Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
Phone: (570) 282-3640
Shifler-Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services
18 Airport Road
P.O. Box 231
Clifford, PA 18413
Phone: (570) 222-3100
Shifler-Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services
7 41st Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
Phone: (570) 282-3088
Toll Free: 1-888-282-3640
Fax: (570) 282-8701
All Locations toll free: 1-888-282-3640
All locations fax:
(570) 282-8701
All locations email:
info@parisefuneralhome.com
Edward A. Wade Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Monuments By Parise INDOOR SHOWROOM
1975 Scranton Carbondale Highway
Blakely, PA 18447
Phone: (570) 382-3558