Obituary, Elizabeth Ann Swartz

Stanfordville – Elizabeth Ann Swartz, 89, a lifelong area resident and former longtime resident of Millerton, NY died peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, NY with her family beside her. Mrs. Swartz operated a group home for adults at her home in Millerton for over 45 years prior to her retirement. She had a long affiliation with Taconic DDSO in Wassaic, NY and once worked as a nurse’s aide at Sharon Hospital and provided in home private nursing care to local residents.

Born January 13, 1933 in Pine Plains, NY she was the daughter of the late Howard J. and Marion (VandeBogart) Milton. She attended Millerton High School. Mrs. Swartz was married to William Parsons who passed away in 2005 and Robert Swartz who passed away in 1976. She enjoyed Bingo, bowling, gambling at Fox Woods Casino and spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by all.

Mrs. Swartz in survived by three sons, William Parsons and his wife Rosie of Pine Plains, Dennis Parsons of Ancram, and David Parsons of Ancramdale; three daughters, Pamela Miles and her husband Michael of Ancramdale, Lori Parsons of Pine Plains and Kathleen Sigler and her life companion, Don Bird of Stanfordville, with whom Mrs. Swartz resided with for the last 6 years; her grandchildren, Carrie Stenger of Bloomfield, CO., Kyle Burdock, Stephanie Rothvoss of Ancramdale, Stacy Foley of Copake, Lisa Hoage of Salisbury, Jason Miles of Ancramdale, Jeremy Miles of Ancramdale, Sadie Miles, Joshua Parsons of Kentucky, Brandon Parsons of Indiana and Ashley Reum of Tennessee; nineteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. In addition to hers parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her daughter, Donna DeWitt; three brothers, Howard “Windy” Milton, Dale Milton and Paul Milton and her grandson, David “Dee” Parsons.

There are no calling hours. All services are private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Fire Company, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546.

 

Author: Harlem Valley News