Hester (Clark) Schwarting
December 25, 2003
Hester F. (Clark) Schwarting, 86 of 307 Chapel Drive, Fairmount died Thursday. She was born in Syracuse and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1935. She was a lifelong community volunteer for many organizations including ECHO Meals on Wheels, the PTA and Fairmount Community Church and its Abigail Women’s Circle. She was instrumental in forming Fairmount Community Library which began in a closet at Fairmount Elementary School in 1956 and then moved to its present location in 1961. She also had been a trustee on the Library board. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Nathan in 2000. Survived by a daughter Christina Darter of Syracuse; two sons James N. of Kent, WA and Robert of Camillus; eight grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Services are 11 am Tuesday at Fairmount Community Church. Calling hours are 4 to 7 pm Monday at B.L. Bush & Sons, 10 Genesee St, Camillus. Spring burial in Sheppard Settlement, Skaneateles. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Fairmount Community Church or Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr, Syracuse, NY 13219
Hester F. (Clark) Schwarting, 86 of 307 Chapel Drive, Fairmount died Thursday. She was born in Syracuse and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1935. She was a lifelong community volunteer for many organizations including ECHO Meals on Wheels,... View Obituary & Service Information