Judith Ellen Swarts

Judith Ellen Swarts 78, of Newton Township, died Friday afternoon at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Unit of Scranton following a brief illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years, James A. Davis, Jr.

Born in the Hyde Park section of West Scranton, PA she was the daughter of the late John J. Peuser and Esther Harvey Peuser. She was a graduate of West Scranton High School and Wilkes University. Prior to her retirement, she was the office manager for Dr. Alan Duricko. She was a member of the Countryside Community Church. Judy enjoyed her family and friends, gardening, the Red Hats, and the cruises she took with her husband and friends.

Also surviving are three sons Ed "Rusty" Swarts and his companion Shelley Doyle of Factoryville, Jonathan Swarts and his wife Michelle of Covington Township, Christopher Swarts of Clarks Summit, a stepson Todd Davis of Newton Twp., a stepdaughter Jill Lulloff and her husband Rob of Scranton; three grandchildren Justin Swarts and Dominic and Bruce Lulloff, nieces and nephews. Judy is also survived by several grand nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law Bruce Davis and wife Peg of Newton Twp. and Gary Davis and wife Jolene of Tampa, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her beloved sister Carol Backo and brother-in-law Kenneth Backo.

A funeral service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Service 418 S. State St. Clarks Summit Pa. 18411.