Broc Jaymes Schwanke, 27, of Warren, PA., died at his residence, Sunday, February 26, 2017. He was born February 17, 1990 in Warren, PA. Broc was the son of Rock Schwanke of Warren and the late Mary Porter Schwanke. He was a Warren area resident most of his life, but found a home in Killington, VT. Broc was employed as a cook at various area businesses. He loved art, attending music festivals, camping and participating in the Allegheny River Clean Up. Broc enjoyed spending time with his friends and will be remembered as a man with a big heart, who was very caring, friendly and a genuine person. He will also be remembered as a people person, jokester, and always having a story to tell. In addition to his father, he is survived by his brother – Paul Allen Schwanke of Pittsburgh, PA., and his sister, Allura Ashley Schwanke of Warren, PA., several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call at the Warren State Hospital Interfaith Chapel on Sunday, March 12, 2017, from Noon until 2:00PM, at which time a memorial service will be held with Rev. Marcus Briggs, Chaplain of Warren General Hospital, officiating. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. E-mail condolences can be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
O my, my dear friend. You reminded me of the young free spirit I used to be. I admired the bright light you cast on everyone’s paths that you had crossed. I am so sorry you had to go, we all loved you so…Rest in peace my friend, you will never be forgotten.