Notes:

Clarence E. Swearengen, also known as Pete, 88, passed away on December 6, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born May 20, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Clarence and Marguerite (Williams) Swearengen.  Pete is survived by his wife of 23 years Michele (Magno) Swearengen. 
Pete retired from Union Carbide Corp. as a crane operator in 1986.  He also worked for his late brother, Richard Swearengen, at Gray Furnace for 30 years.  He loved watching NASCAR races and spending time with his beloved family and grandchildren.   He found joy in lounging and spending time with his beloved dogs.
Pete is survived by his children, David Swearengen, Peter Swearengen, Deborah (Pete) Pietrangeli, Pamela (David) Day; two stepchildren, William Jenks and Debra Jenks; four grandchildren, Peter (fiancé Jaime Pero) Pietrangeli, Bryan (Laura) Pietrangeli, Courtney and David Day; two great grandchildren, Vincent and Connor Pietrangeli; his brother Donald (late Ellen) Swearengen, along with many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife Grace (Westcott) Swearengen, his second wife Rita (Whysong) Swearengen and their infant son Mark Swearengen, and his third wife Florence (Johnson) Swearengen; his siblings, Rebecca (late Richard) Dent, Mildred (late Jim) Whitmarsh, Mary (late Alvin) Timm and Richard (late Jane) Swearengen.
Pete’s family would like to express sincere gratitude towards Dr. S. Singh for his wonderful care and compassion.  Also, to Dr. Fiorica, Dr. Martinez, Dr. Sarina Bax-Debiaso, social worker Pam, Mt. St. Mary’s Staff and Hospice staff for their kindness, comfort and wonderful care he received.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 10th from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304.  A Celebration of Pete’s life will be held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.  Flowers are graciously declined.  Memorials in Pete’s name may be made to Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Clarence married JENKINS, Florence on 23 Nov 1963 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Florence was born about 1928; died on 23 Jan 1995 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. SWEARENGEN, Pamela Jean

Clarence married WESTCOTT, Grace Victoria in Sep 1951. Grace (daughter of WESTCOTT, Lewis P and LUSTED, Sarah) died on 15 Mar 1953 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/6/1951

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis P. Westcott,
Woodside place, Town of Niagara,
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Grace Victoria, to Mr.
Clarence E. Swearengen, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence F. Swearengen,.
Elsa place, Town of Niagara

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 9/13/1951

Traditional wedding music was
played by Miss Dolores Batterson
before the ceremony which united
in marriage Miss Grace Victoria
Westcott and Mr. Clarence Elsworth
Swearengen in the Hope Lutheran
church. Town of Niagara.
The Rev. Fred W. Van officiated
at the ceremony between the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis P. Westcott.
Woodside place, and the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence F. Swearengen.
Elsa place. The candlelit altar
was set with white gladioli. Mrs.
Fred W. Van sang "Because" and
'The Lord's Prayer" accompanied
by Miss Batterson.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride was attired in a marquisette
gown with a wide lace band
centered with a string of seed pearls
giving an off-the-shoulder effect.
Matching lace, used in the peplum,
extended into panels on each side of
the full skirt, which cascaded into
a train. A satin heart-shaped headpiece
held her illusion veil and she
carried a white prayer book; topped
with a white orchid.
The gowns of the bridal party
were fashioned along similar lines.
Miss Lucille Westcott, sister of the
bride and maid of honor, wore light
green, and the bridesmaids, Miss
Diane Winquist and Miss Gloria
Beemer, wore orchid and yellow respectively.
Styled similar to the
bride's gown the ensembles had a
small pleated bertha giving the offthe-
shoulder effect. Miss Westcott
carried a colonial bouquet of yellow
roses and mums while the
bridesmaids carried colonial bouquets
of red roses.
Mr. Donald Swearengen was best
man for his brother. The ushers
were Mr. Francis Bernier and Mr.
Gordon Hayes.
The mother of the bride favored
a gray satin dress with matching
accessories and a corsage of red
roses. The bridegroom's mother
chose a gray dress with red acces-
sories and a red rase corsage.
Mr. and Mrs. Swearengen, upon
their return from a motor trip
throughout New York state, will re-
side at Rt. 47, Liberty avenue. Town
of Niagara. For traveling the bride
wore a gray suit with black accessories
and an orchid corsage.

1. SWEARENGEN, Clarence David

Clarence married WHYSONG, Rita about Jun 1954 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. Rita (daughter of WYSONG, Ralph and Dorothy) died on 25 Dec 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 6/7/1954

FLORIDA TRIP - Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence E. Swearengen
will make their home in Connecting
Rd., Town of Niagara,
after a wedding trip to Florida.
Miss Rita Whysong, daughter of
Mrs. Dorothy Whysong, Connecting
Rd. repeated nuptial
vows with Mr. Swearengen, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence F.
Swearengen, Elsa PL, at the
Hope Lutheran Church with the
Rev. Walter Wehmeier officiating.

1. SWEARENGEN, David
2. SWEARENGEN, Peter Richard
3. SWEARENGEN, Deborah Ann
4. SWEARENGEN, Mark was born on 25 Dec 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Dec 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/31/1970

Clarence F. Swearengen, 67,
of 6420 Elsa Place, Town, of
Niagara, died suddenly at
Mount St. Mary's Hospital on
Friday (May 20, 1970).
Born on Apr. 18, 1903 in
Howesville, W. Va., M r .
Swearengen lived in Niagara
Falls for 40 years. He retired
as a furnace operator at
Union Carbide in 1963.
He is survived by his wife
M a r g uerite Swearengen:
t h r e e s o n s , D o n a ld
Swearengen of Youngstown.
and Clarence and Richard
Swearengen, both of the Town
of Niagara; and a daughter.
Mrs. Alvin (Mary) Timm of
North Tonawanda.
Also surviving are two
sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Nell)
Everts of Naples. Fla., and
Mrs. Carl (Lillian) Wright of
Hofsville. W.Va..: 14
grandchildren, three great
grandchildren and s e v e r a l
nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be
held on Tuesday from Hope
Lutheran Church at 2 p.m.
with the Rev. Karl A. Brenner
officiating. Burial will be in
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the
Grimes Funeral Home today
and Monday from 2 to 9 p.m.

Clarence + WILLIAMS, Marguerite. Marguerite was born on 16 Dec 1907; died on 30 Oct 1979 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/30/1979

SWEARENGEN
M a r g u e r i t e E.
Swearengen, 71, of 6420
Elsa Place, Town of
Niagara, in Memorial
Medical Center, Tuesday
(October 30,1979) after a
lengthy illness.
Wife of the late
Clarence F. Swearengen
who died May 29, 1970;
mother of Mrs. Alvin
(Mary) Timm of North
T o n a w a n d a , N.Y.,
Donald G. Swearengen
of Youngstown, N.Y.,
C l a r e n c e E. (Pete)
S w e a r e n g e n and
Richard R. Swearengen,
both of the Town of
Niagara and the late
Mildred Whitmarsh and
Rebecca Dent. Sister of
Mrs. James Ross of
Lewiston, N.Y., James
W i l l i a m s of West
V i r g i n i a , Walton
Williams of Cleveland,
O h i o and R o b e rt
W i l l i a m s of West
Virginia. Survived by 14
grandchildren; eight
greatgrandchildren and
s e v e r a l nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will
be held from Hope
Lutheran Church, 2759
Military Rd., Thursday
(Nov. 1st) at 1P.M., with
the Rev. Karl A. Brenner
officiating. Interment
M e m o r i a l P a rk
Cemetery. The family
requests that Memorial
tributes be made to Hope
L u t h e r a n Memorial
Fund. Friends may call
at Grimes Funeral
Home, 7311 Porter Road,
Town of Niagara,after 7
p.m. Tuesday and from 2
to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday

Reese married Mariah B about 1874. Mariah was born about 1861 in WV; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]