Bernice Jean (Swetye) Toman

On Thursday, April 13, 2023, Bernice Jean Toman, age 90, of Austintown, OH died peacefully at Briarfield Health Care-Ashley Circle. She was born in Madera, PA on September 4, 1932 to Joseph and Madalene (Washic) Swetye.

Bernice is survived by her grandsons, George (Christine) Davis III of Austintown, Frank Davis of Liberty Twp; brother, Thomas (Carol) Swetye of Salem; great-grandson, Troy (Taylor Warmouth) Wilson of Austintown; great-great-grandchildren, Hayden, Bryce, Sydney, Wyatt, Ryan Wilson all at home in Austintown and former son-in-law, George Davis Jr. of Liberty.

Besides her parents, Bernice was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank "Fuzzy" Toman, daughter, Charlene Toman; siblings, Irene Patterson, Eleanor Brooks, Lawrence Swetye, Arthur Swetye, Johnny Swetye, and Joseph Swetye Jr. and her twin, Ernest Swetye.

Bernice enjoyed bowling at multiple lanes, golfing, billiards, and on the artistic side, she liked painting. When it came to treats, she loved making homemade apple pie and cherry squares. One of her favorite activities, changed her life and that was her enjoyment of roller skating. It was there that she met her husband, Frank who she married on July 25, 1953. They enjoyed love and had a wonderful family until his death in 2004 after fifty-one years of marriage. Besides raising her family, Bernice spent time at the family owned and operated business, Swetye Ceramics/Salem China.

Bernice’s family will cherish her memory as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and aunt.

Arrangement by Cremation & Funeral Service by Gary S Silvat Inc. Share memories and send condolences by visiting cremateohio.com.

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