Emily "Millie" Swierz

Emily "Millie" Rose Swierz, age 84 of Zanesville, died peacefully 7:00 PM, Sunday, July 31, 2016 at home with her children by her side. She was born June 2, 1932 in Youngstown, the daughter of Stephen Hamrock and Mary Kacenga Hamrock. She was married on November 26, 1955 to Edward J. Swierz who preceded her in death on May 17, 1994. She was a devoted member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Mrs. Swierz was a Homemaker and was employed with Zanesville City Schools for over 14 years and a member of the Rambling Roses, Variety Card Club, a former member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and an active member of the Field House Silver Sneakers and the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. Millie’s family will miss her wonderful smile and fantastic cooking. They would like to thank all the caring professionals at Genesis Hospital, Genesis Outpatient Rehab, Genesis Hospice and all the home health caregivers throughout the years for the care, love and compassion given to their mother. She is survived by four sons; her primary caregiver, Denis P. Swierz of Zanesville, Alan G. Swierz of Gahanna, Edward “E.J.” (Rebecca) Swierz, Jr, of Gahanna and Gary (Terri) Swierz of London, two daughters, Kathleen M. (David) Schmid and Deborah A. (Joe) Johnston all of Zanesville; BaBa’s little angels, her grandchildren; Jason and Ryan Schmid, Abby and Zachary Swierz and Joey and Sam Swierz, one great grandchild, Alaina Schmid, one brother, Bernie (Rosemary) Hamrock of Blacklick, one sister, Anne Ledebur of Palm Desert, CA., lifelong friend and godmother of her children, Ellie Tesner of Campbell, one sister-in-law, Gertie Gora of Youngstown, one brother-in-law, Joseph (Dolores) Swierz of Youngstown and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Genevieve Jason, two brothers, Stephen & Thomas Hamrock. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM Saturday, August 6, 2016 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 925 Main Street, Zanesville, with Father Martin Ralko as celebrant. Burial will conclude in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. Donations may be made in her honor to St Nicholas Catholic Church 925 Main Street Zanesville, OH 43701or the Muskingum County Center for Seniors, 200 Sunrise Center, Zanesville, OH 43701. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com.

Emily "Millie" Swierz

June 2, 1932 - July 31, 2016