Swartz, Sybil 83, of Chelsea and formerly of Winthrop passed away on March 22, 2011 at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home. Sybil was born in Boston and raised in Roxbury. Shortly after graduating high school, Sybil moved to Winthrop where she raised her family. She was a resident of Winthrop for many years until moving to neighboring Chelsea. Sybil was a member of the Winthrop Hadassah.
Sybil was the beloved wife of the late Merrill Swartz. She was the devoted mother of Kenneth Swartz and his wife Irene and Richard Swartz and his wife Doreen. She was the dear sister of Gloria Katzman and the late Lillian Ross. Sybil was the loving grandmother of Candice, Tara, Kristine and Michael. She is also survived by her great grandson Matthew.
Graveside services will be held at the New Tifereth Israel of Winthrop Cemetery, 232 Fuller St. Everett on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Richard and Doreen Swartz, Thursday from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Donations in Sybil’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Services entrusted to the Torf Funeral Service.