Howard SCHWANZ

Howard Schwanz passed away peacefully at Welland General Hospital on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 91. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn Schwanz (Young) for 67 years. Howard was the loving father of Paul (Evelyn) Schwanz, Kathryn (predeceased by Don in 2023) Hancock, and Jeff Schwanz (Diane Gartner). He was the cherished grandfather of Philip (Janice) Schwanz, Jenn Major, Allison (Josh) Huizinga, Ryan (Cianna) Hancock, Stacie Hancock (Harold Wax), Tyler (Rachael) House, and Madyson Seaton (Zack), and many great-grandchildren. Howard was also the dear brother of Geraldine (Homer) Riley and Carl (Shirley) Schwanz. He was predeceased by his parents, Wilfrid and Edith Schwanz, and grandchild Bailey Dawn Hancock (1988). Howard worked at Sylvania Electric, Gains Esso, Phillip's Transport, and Nanticoke Generating Station, and was a lifelong farmer. Friends are invited to call at Ballard Minor Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 21st, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service for Howard will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at South Cayuga Cemetery following the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Dunnville Hospital and Healthcare Foundation. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.ballardminorfh.ca.