Roger W. Sweeny

Roger W. Sweeny of Freeport passed away on December 31, 2021, unexpectedly of cancer at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights. Roger was born on July 7, 1949, to the late Fred C. and Jane (Stewart) Sweeny and was raised in the Freeport and South Buffalo Twp., area. He graduated of Freeport Area High School in 1967 and graduated from Geneva College with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. After graduation, Roger moved to Kittanning and began his career with the Armstrong School District. He taught at Brady's Bend Elementary, Sugarcreek Elementary, and East Franklin Elementary. Roger taught for 34 years, retiring in 2005. Upon retirement, he returned to Freeport, to provide support and care for his mom, Jane Sweeny, who passed in 2019. Roger's love, compassion, and the support he provided to his mom was unsurpassed. His friends and family know this, as he shared the same love with them as well. He was a great, great guy. Roger was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Freeport. His interests included books, films (James Dean) sports, (Troy Aikman) and spending time with his family and friends. Roger is survived by his sister, Deborah (Thomas) Keyes of Canandaigua, NY and Denise Sweeny (Howard Barash) of New York City. His nephew, Addison Sweeny-Barash and many cousins and their families, too numerous to list but much loved by Roger. Roger also leaves behind the greatest friends imaginable, who shared his humor, joys and love for many years. He was truly blessed to have so many wonderful people in his life and you all know who you are! Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 2-4 pm in the Redmond Funeral Home Inc. 524 High St. in Freeport. Roger's immediate family requires that only fully vaccinated family and friends wearing masks attend. Private family funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Thursday Jan 6th at 11 am with Pastor Adam Clever officiating. An immediate family burial will be held in McVille Union Cemetery in South Buffalo Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to; American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 and/or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312.

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