07/27/2026
Terry Eugene Swauger, 80, of Cortland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 24th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Terry was born on September 28th, 1945, in Geneva, Pennsylvania to Edna (Fry) Swauger. He went to Jamestown High School, class of 1964 before joining the Navy for 4 years. He then worked at Lordstown General Motors for more than 40 years where he dedicated his work to the production line and then finished his career in final processing at Lordstown. After he retired, he was a courtesy driver for Lou Wollam Chevrolet for several years.
He was a dedicated and proud member of Cortland Christian Church for many years where he served as an Elder, Trustee, and was on the Safety Team.
Terry dedicated his free time to Cortland Masonic Lodge #529 for more than 25 years where he served as the as Master for the Cortland Lodge in 2001 to 2002 and served as a District Deputy Grand Master for the 25th Masonic District. He was currently president of the Past District Deputies Grand Masters Association.
He was known for being a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle to his many family members. He was an avid race fan and car show enthusiast. He loved spending time with his family while traveling around the country in their RV.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Linda Swauger; his daughter Stephenie Swauger; his granddaughter Izabella (Tanner) Hunt; his great-granddaughter Ella-Jean Hunt; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother Edna (Fry) Swauger and his brother Russell Swauger.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Terry’s life at Cortland Christian Church, 153 Grove Dr Cortland, OH 44410 on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 with calling hours beginning at 12 PM, followed by services at 2 PM. In honor of Terry, the family asks that you drive your classic car, hot rod, truck, tractor, ATV, and/or Chevy Car (HAHA) for a processional from the church to the Cortland Masonic Lodge #529, 3263 Everett Hull Rd Cortland, OH 44410 for a luncheon.
Terry’s kindness, STRENGTH, and unconditional love will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew him.
The Masonic service for Terry will be Saturday, August 1 at 2:00 PM Please be there at no later than 1:45 PM at Cortland Christian Church, 153 Grove St Cortland We will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
Please pass this around to all the brethren
Thanks
Chuck Chagnot