Minnie Swayer Obituary : Dakin Funeral Home of New Berlin New York

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Minnie Swayer, 96 yrs old of Edmeston, NY passed away at Chase Health Care in New Berlin, NY on June 1, 2016 after a long illness.

Minnie Dina Harberts was born on the family farm on Jacobs Rd., Burlington Green, NY to William and Tillie (Tjden) Harberts on February 14, 1920. She married Cary Roscoe Swayer, Jr. on June 1, 1945.

Minnie attended school at the Basswood One Room School in Burlington Green. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Edmeston.

Rock and Minnie Swayer started the “Rock Swayer TV & Radio Repair” business and were later joined in business by their son, David Swayer. For 62 years, from 1952-2014, she was the first voice most who needed TV or radio repair would hear when calling for service or stopping by the shop for help. Minnie loved cooking, needlework, gardening, bird watching and most of all, her family.

She is survived by her children; Dina (Manfred) Schmidt of NJ, David Swayer of Edmeston, and John (Laura) Swayer of South New Berlin, NY. She is also survived by four grandchildren; Jennifer (Brian) Herring, Julie (Daniel) Braeckman, John (Karen) Swayer, and William (Kelly) Schmidt as well as six great grandchildren; Erin & Ethan Herring, Hannah & Carter Swayer and Brandon & Justin Schmidt.

She was predeceased by her husband Roscoe Swayer, her parents, and her siblings; Susie Fitch, Bill Harberts, Tillie Phillips, Hajo Harberts and John Harberts.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.

The burial will be held in Union Cemetery, Edmeston, NY.

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Reva Kay (Smith) Mosholder
Brooksville FL
Deepest condolences on your loss. I have many fond memories of your parents business, showing me tv tubes and the parts (& home visits were particularly exciting > we were at 23 North St. - an address Dina will recognize). May Mrs. Swayer rest in peace.

Helen West
Maryland, NY
May Minnie's family and friends be comforted by God's promise to"Swallow up death forever, and wipe every tear from all faces." (Isaiah 25:8) Remembering too the promise of the Resurrection Hope for both the Unrighteous and Righteous. (Acts 33:24)

Helen West
Maryland, NY
May Minnie's family and friends be comforted by God's promise to "swallow up death forever, and wipe away every tear from all faces." (Isaiah 25:8) Remembering too the promise of the Resurrection hope here on earth, for both the Unrighteous and Righteous. (Acts 24:15)

Eileen and Alan Truax
Marysville, Ohio

Dear Dina, David and John - and your families, What fond memories I have of spending time with you and your parents and being loved by all of you.
I know it hurts when you lose parents. Time will help. Praying for God's comfort for you.

Betty & Paul Lucero
Edmeston, NY
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family... the loss of a parent is tough one to handle. I still find it hard.
May God be with you.

Bryan & Ruthann Smith
Sherburne, NY
Our sincere sympathy goes out to David and the rest of the Swayer family. Even though we didn't personally know Minnie, we felt close due to our fond conversations with David and our comments as to the remarkable life Minnie lived. God Bless you all and please know our prayers are with you through these trying times.

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