Steve Thomas Schwalm

May 29, 1957 - February 3, 2019

Steve Thomas Schwalm, age 61, of Lavelle, formerly of Valley View, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born on Wednesday, May 29, 1957, in Pottsville, a son of the late Clair M Schwalm and the late Ruth A Coleman Schwalm. Steve was a 1978 graduate of Intermediate Unit 29, Mar Lin. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a step mother, Vilma 'Mim" Troutman Schwalm. He is survived by four sisters, Claire Nicksic of Lititz, Deborah Schwartz of Hegins, Jodi Spotts of Schuylkill Haven, and Carol Pasirba of Lavelle; a brother, Kevin Schwalm of Pitman; step mother, Joan Schwalm of Catawissa; and several nieces and nephews. Private services were held at the convenience of the family at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View. Burial was made in St. Paul's Cemetery, Sacramento. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hillside SPCA, 51 SPCA Rd, Pottsville, PA 17901. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.