Obituary of Elizabeth M. Swarts

Sparta- Elizabeth M. "Liz" Swarts age 95, passed away early Friday morning June 24, 2016, at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, after being transferred from Morgan Estates in Geneseo, where she had been a resident for the past several years. She was born in Groveland on September 27, 1920, a daughter of the late Raymond and Nina (Ridley) Crane. On October 25, 1939, she was married to Peter A. 'Pete" Swarts, who predeceased her on July 25, 2000. She was also predeceased by a daughter in-law, Margery Swarts, and siblings, Carrie Irwin, Marion Crane, Rachel Moore, Raymond, Murray, and John Crane. Liz was a longtime member of the Sparta Center United Methodist Church. She was an antique dealer and restorer for many years operating Liz Swarts Antiques out of her home on Church Rd., in Sparta. Liz is survived by her children, Lisa (Douglas) Sanford, Lydia (Michael) Baker, Karen (Earl) Daley and Peter "Chris" Swarts; a sister Joyce Wester, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Sparta Center United Methodist Church, where a memorial service will be held at the completion of calling hours. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery, Dansville. Arrangements are by the Hindle Funeral Home, 271 Main St., Dansville. Online remembrances may be shared at HindleFuneralHome.com Memorials may be made to the Sparta Center United Methodist Church, 8455 Sparta Center Rd., or Noyes Memorial Hospital "Hospice Room" 111 Clara Barton St., both of Dansville, NY 14437.