Rosemary Cosgrove Derringer Swainson

| March 21, 2018

Rosemary Cosgrove Derringer Swainson, 86, of Vowinckel, passed away on March 21, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her family after a brief illness with cancer.

She was born on August 26, 1931, to the late Russell Cosgrove and Minnie (Harding) Cosgrove, in Cambridge, Ohio. She was married March 26, 1977, to John H. Swainson who survives.

She had worked in accounting for Enamel Products and Plating in McKeesport, PA. She was a member of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. She also was involved with the food bank in Marienville, PA. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and cooking.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her children; Diane I. Wallace, Frank I. Derringer (Sandy), Russell H. Derringer (David), David A. Derringer (Cassandra); step-daughter Michelle S. Train, grandchildren; Marc Lopetto, Jennifer Dawson, Art Stankovich, Elaina and Emma Rose Derringer, Jacob, Marian, Lexi and Abby Cowan, Tony Marquette, Bethany and Christopher Trautman, great-grandchildren; Caleb, Adam and Luke Dawson, Kyle, Nick, Alex and Abbi Stankovich, Bella Marquette, Kole and Karley Sporio, Jaycee Duttine, and Christopher Trautman; brother, Roger Cosgrove (Marnie) and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Raymond, Roy, and Robert Cosgrove.

As per Rosemary’s wishes, there will be a private family service. The family would like to thank the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice for the care and support they provided at this special time. Donations in memory of Rosemary Swainson may be made to Clarion Forest VNA-Hospice 271 Perkins Rd. Clarion, PA 16214.

Online condolences may be made to the family at borlandensmingerfh.com.


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