David N. Sweda

David N. Sweda age 62 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Saturday November 17, 2018 in his home. He was born August 4, 1956 in Canonsburg a son of the late Basil and Audrey Kirby Sweda. Mr. Sweda lived his entire life in Canonsburg where he graduated from Canon-McMillan High School class of 1974. He was a graduate of Penn Technical Institute in 1976 with an Associates Degree in Specialized Electronics Technology. David was a hands-on independent, self learner and was currently employed as a manager at Peak Oil Field Services. He had been employed with Sony as a Production Engineer, Lowes as a Department Manager and Amcom as a Senior Technical Representative. Mr. Sweda was a lifetime member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church serving as an alter boy in his youth and Parish Council Treasurer for the past 28 years. Tradition and making memories were very important to David. He enjoyed hearing and telling stories of family and friends and loved working with his hands mastering baking, winemaking, gardening and woodworking. May his memory be Eternal.

On September 21, 1986 he married his devoted wife Carol Bernardi who survives. Also left behind to cherish his memory are his two beloved children Adam and Elizabeth Sweda of Canonsburg, a brother Dennis (Debora) Sweda and niece Tracy Sweda of Canonsburg, nieces Christina (BJ) Reed of South Carolina and Nicole Laudato of Pittsburgh, nephew Dom (Laura) Laudato of Finleyville, brother-in-law Dennis Marton of Bentleyville, nephews John (Debbie) Marton of Washington and Chris (Kathy) Marton of Bentleyville, 12 great nephews and nieces, his uncle Victor Bernardi of Ohio, aunt Gertie Pavlik of Washington and many cousins. Deceased in addition to his parents are two brothers Richard and Douglas Sweda and two sisters in Law Sandra (McCaffrey) Sweda and Deborah (Bernardi) Marton

Friends and family are welcome from 3pm until 8pm Tuesday November 20, 2018 in St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church 610 Boone Avenue Canonsburg where funeral services will be held at 11am Wednesday November 21, 2018 with Archpriest Joseph Oleynik officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery. Parastas services will be held at 7pm Tuesday in the church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor Darla Tripoli LFD 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120.