Peggy Swain

Peggy Swain, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, in Copley, Ohio. Born on November 25, 1936, Peggy lived a long and full life marked by kindness, quiet strength and grace.

Peggy was born in Akron and graduated from Copley High School in 1954 where she was a cheerleader and enjoyed playing piano. She was an avid reader her whole life. Shortly after graduation Peggy was introduced to her future husband, Larry Swain, by Larry's sister Carol. They were married in 1959 and raised their family in Copley, Ohio. Throughout her life her faith was very important to her. She served in her church in many capacities. Outside of church she enjoyed being a Girl Scout Leader and volunteering at school. She and Larry were blessed to take many family vacations and loved to travel, which included many trips to Amish Country where they developed many friendships. Later in life she developed a love for quilting and all things sports.

Peggy is preceded in death by her parents; Bernard and Reka Moore, brother; Gerald Moore, and her husband of 48 years Larry, who passed in 2007.

She is survived by her loving daughters; Pam (Mark) Doubell, Sandy (Doug) Cooke, Sons; Larry (Jen) and Curt (Melissa) Swain, grandchildren; Michael (Lanae) Nitz, Nick Doubell, Tyler (Kalie) Wiggins, Meagan (Seth) Riggle, Matt (Mary Kate) Doubell, Lindsey (Shea) McVaney, Clay Swain, Olivia Swain, Gage Swain and great grandson, Solomon Riggle, who will carry forward her memory with love.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Mt. Zwingli Church located at 2172 S. Medina Line Rd. Wadsworth, Ohio. The visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mt. Zwingli memorial fund.