Virginia Swank, 86, Berlin, formerly Friedens, died May 5, 2013, at Somerset Hospital. Born Jan. 8, 1927, she is the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Margaret (Maurer) Gilbert. Also preceded in death by her husband Melvin Swank; brothers, Grant and James Gilbert; and sister, Idella Manges. Survived by her children, Mrs. Keith (Linda) Shirey of Latrobe, Mrs. Robert (Cheryl) Vought of Somerset, Edward Swank and wife Cindy of Friedens and Mrs. Randy (Janet) Shawley of Berlin. Grandchildren: Becky Lowden, Keith Shirey Jr., Greg Vought, Susan Ankeny, Roger Vought, Alan and Steve Swank. Also nine great-grandchildren. Sister of: Opal Viola Yorkony of Somerset, Fae Baker of Michigan, Helen Fye of Listie, Emily Harkcom of Georgia, Alma Bittner of Ferrellton and Dwight Gilbert of Stoystown. Many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Member of the Berlin Alliance Church and a graduate of Somerset High School. She is retired from Dorfman & Hoffman. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Sherman Berkey officiating. Interment in Somerset County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Berlin Alliance Church 725 N. Broadway Berlin PA 15530 or the American Heart Association. Condolences may be made at www.halversonfunerahome.com.
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