Jeffrey J. Swanson

AUSTINTOWN: Jeffrey J. Swanson, age 35, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. Born July 12, 1978 in Youngstown, he was the son of Kenneth C. and Patricia A. (Modarelli) Swanson. Jeff lived most of his life in Canfield and had worked for various restaurants and establishments. During his younger years, he played little league base-ball, soccer, and wrestling; he enjoyed AWANA club, and was a favored newspaper carrier. Jeffrey battled with Bi-Polar disease for most of his life, saddened by those who lacked knowledge and understanding of his illness, he turned to music and animals for comfort and solace. He was preceded in death by his brother John; grandmother Patricia (Shon) Modarelli; grandfather Richard Swanson; and companion Fraggle. Besides his parents, survivors include his brothers: Kenneth "KC" C. (Andrea) Swanson and daughter Simone of Chicago, Ill., Christopher (Kim) Swanson and children: Andrew, Johnny, and Lily of Struthers, Mark (Kylee) Swanson of Struthers; brother John's son Logan J. Swanson (O Donnell) of Benton, AK.; grandfather Joseph Modarelli and Sally Swanson both of Youngstown; companions: Peanut, Bam, Pebbles, and Bitty. Friends will be received at the Lane Family Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel on Friday, July 19, 2013 from 5-7PM where a celebration of Jeff's life will begin at 7:00PM. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lane Family Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel (330-744-2289). Family & Friends can send condolences to www.lanefuneralhomes.com