Graduation Year | Class of 1973 |
Date of Passing | May 26, 2022 |
About | Bernadine "Dean" Swiech of Elizabeth Township, Passed Away Peacefully at home with her husband by her side. Dean is survived by her husband of 7 yrs, Vincent L. Swiech, Jr. (class of 72). Bernadine (class of 73) grew up in Crawford Village. In the 80 years of Existence of the Edwin R. Crawford Trust (Foundation) She became the First Female to serve as a Trustee. Dean was also a past board member of the McKeesport Hospital Foundation and The McKeesport Heritage Center to name a Few. "Dean" at 17 (as a co-op student) went to work for Attorney George F. Young as a Legal Secretary for 37 years, then worked for Alpine Packaging for 9 years. "Dean" also worked briefly at Dot's Family Restaurant as a Waitress. She was preceded in death by her brother Harry "Babe" Shaffer. Dean is survived by two Daughters and two Grandsons. |