May 6, 2021
BOARDMAN Betty Swanson, 94, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley, Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Her family kept a vigil by her side during her two-week journey, after suffering a stroke.
Betty was born Sept. 16, 1926, in Punxsutawney, Pa., to Esther Carlson McQuown and David McQuown. She moved to Youngstown in 1945 and graduated from Boardman High School, Class of 1946.
She worked for Union National Bank and Bank One for 33 years. She was always looking to better herself personally and professionally, taking many courses through the American Institute of Banking. She progressed her career in banking and was very proud when she became a loan administrator for Bank One. She also earned her banking and real estate licensees during this time. She retired from Bank One in 1984.