James Edward Swanner, Sr. July 8, 1938-Feb. 25, 2022

James Edward Swanner, Sr., 83, Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Samuel Walter and Virginia McCormick. Jim is survived by his son and daughter: James Edward Swanner, Jr. (Holly) of York and Virginia A. Campbell (Bill) of Altoona; four grandchildren: Nicole Stewart, Ronald E. Walter, Jr., Kalib Walter and Olivia Swanner; four great-grandchildren: Tyler Stewart, Dylan Stewart, Serenity Walter and Dexter Walter; his brother, Michael L. McCormick (Kathy) of Hollidaysburg; and a niece and nephew: Michelle and Matthew McCormick. He was a graduate of Altoona High School and attended Arizona State University for 2 years; until joining the US Marine Corp. He retired from the Pleasant Valley Shopping Center Liquor Store in 2000. Jim was an avid Steeler fan, an Arizona Sun Devil forever and enjoyed all sports. Friends will be received from 1-3 pm on Friday, March 4, 2022 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. A funeral service will follow at 3 pm, in the Stevens Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Douglas McGaffin. Military honors will be provided by the Blair County Honor Guard and the United States Marine Corp. The family requests donations be made in Jim’s memory to: Altoona Area High School Alumni Association, 1415 6th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.