Louise Sweda

Louise Sweda, 88, of Charleroi, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Born on June 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Nunzio and Julia (Ceci) Santa Colombo.

She was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church and enjoyed going to the casino and traveling, especially to Niagara Falls, Hawaii, and Florida. Her greatest joy was her family and they regard her as the world's best mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Louise is survived by her children, Michael (Shelley) Sweda, of Donora, Paul Sweda, of Charleroi, Diane Sweda, of Charleroi, and Nadine Sweda, of Washington; grandchildren, Chad (Janette) Sweda, Steven (Jen) Ivil, and Deena Moats; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Nunzio Santa Colombo; sister-in-law, Tootsie Santa Colombo; and close friends, Eric Murphy and Sandy Krills.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Michael Sweda; grandson, Jason Sweda; brother, Mario Santa Colombo; sister,, Evelyn Santa Colombo; and sister-in-law, Wanda Santa Colombo.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, June 24.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am on Thursday in St. Sebastian R.C. Church, Belle Vernon, with interment following in Mon Valley Memorial Park. The family requests that all visitors wear a mask in the funeral home and church.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of Mrs. Sweda to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or online at www.dementiasociety.org/donate.