George E. Swearman, 87, of Addison, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 in Henry Clay Villa, Markleysburg. He was born May 19, 1926 in Nilan, Fayette Co., a son of George Russell and Blanche (Greathouse) Swearman. His parents and first wife, DeLaine (Smith) Swearman preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, B. Frances (Augustine) Swearman, sons, Clifford W. and wife, Joann, Markleton and Gary E. and wife, Carla, Grantsville, MD, a daughter, Nancy A. Hall and husband, Fred, Pisgah Forest, NC; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer (Hall) Faidley and husband, Dan, Delaine Swearman, James Hall and wife, Bethany, Leslie Swearman, Jana (Hall) Shows and husband, Aaron, Michael Swearman and wife, Lindsey, Jayne Hall, Lindsay (Swearman) Meyers and husband, Shad, Joseph Swearman and Joseph Hall; and 6 great grandsons. George was a US Army veteran of WW II and a retired tower operator for CSX Transportation. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Addison and the Confluence Lions Club. He also served on the Addison Borough Council for many years. Friends will be received from 7-9 PM Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 in the Humbert Funeral Home, Confluence and from 10-11 AM Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, the hour of service in St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. Glenn Foster officiating. Interment in Addison Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. John's Lutheran Church, 653 Main St., Addison, PA 15411.