Frances Elaine Swick

Frances Elaine Swick 09/05/1935 – 04/01/2026 

The mark of a life well lived is not determined by the number of years between our birth and our passing. 

It is instead composed of the lives of those we touch and the difference we have made in those lives. A life well lived arrives at the finish line empty, completely used in full for the benefit of those we love. 

Frances Elaine Swick arrived at her finish line April 1st, 2026, too early in our eyes, but right on time in God’s. 

Elaine loved her time out with family and friends, especially her Thursday nights at Primo Pasta Kitchen enjoying Live Music and the staff that she officially adopted as her own family. 

She also looked forward to her yearly Ocean City trips to Francis Scott Key where Cold Beer and Sunshine were on her to do list. Her trips to West Virginia to visit family were treasured memories, as were the countless miles spent driving around to look at Christmas lights. It was also widely known that you never get between Elaine and a dish of ice cream. 

Elaine had the God given gift of finding the good in everyone and honored her duties as everyone’s Grandmom, to worry about their happiness, joy and safety. 

Born Frances Elaine Vance on 09/05/1935 to Fred Vance and Ruby Vance (nee Harper) of Riverton, West Virginia. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Delmar Swick whom she shared love, life and a legacy of five children, eight grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and four great, great grandchildren. 

She was also preceded in death by her sons, Dennis Swick and Adam Swick. Her sisters: JoAnn Plaugher, Irene Stump, Sue Ramsey, Billy-Jo Vance and her brothers: Jack Vance, John Vance, Rhabb Vance, and Gary Vance. 

She is survived by her daughters Pat Schmincke of Pasadena, Christine Coates of Lansdowne, and her son David Swick of Pasadena. 

She is also survived by her sisters: Maxine Morris, Donna Herb, Margie Ferris. Edie Goode, and brothers: Mancie Vance, Jerry Vance, Tom Vance, Richard Vance, Randy Vance, and Bob Vance. 

She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and four great, great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the family owned and operated MCCULLY POLYNIAK & COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road PASADENA on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Where funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:30 am. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.