BRYSON H. SWANDA

Age 88 of Hiram, passed away June 24, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Bryson was born in Cleveland on November 25, 1928 to Howard F. and Elizabeth R. (nee: Farmer) Swanda. He spent his childhood in Maple Heights and moved to Hiram in 1941. Bryson enjoyed bowling, golfing, and gardening. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan. He and his father proudly created Harrison Machine & Plastic in Hiram in the early 1970’s, which has now been in operation within the family for 4 generations.

Survivors include his beloved wife Jacqueline “Jacie” (nee: Bennett) Swanda, whom he married on August 18, 1951, children Pamela (Robert) Maynard, Timothy (Carolynne Sendry) Swanda, Lorraine (Anthony) Calapa, and Garth (Donna) Swanda, grandchildren Nathan (Amy) Calapa, Tyler (Lisa) Maynard, Cody (Carli) Calapa, Brenden Swanda, Whitney (Joe Knautz) Adams, Troy Calapa, and Travis (Ashley) Swanda and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sister Evelyn Bott, and daughter-in-law Debra Swanda.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Hiram Christian Church, 6868 Wakefield Road, Hiram, 44234 at 10:00 am until the Memorial Service at 11:00am.

Memorials may be made to Hiram Christian Church.