James M. Swartz 1948-2021

He was born March 24, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of Dr. Marvin and Martha Myers Swartz.

Jim was the chief information officer for S.A.I.C. for 25 years, then Stanford Research Institute and also Sybase, all located in California, retiring in 2013. He was a 1965 graduate of Canfield High School, received his B.A. from Muskingum University and earned his master’s degree from The Ohio State University.

Jim loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He had owned horses and enjoyed riding with his daughter, Jen, throughout the western states.

Jim was proud of being an Eagle Scout. He was also a mountie at Henry Coe State Park in California.

Jim’s wife of 49 years, the former Carol L. Platek, whom he married June 26, 1970, died Dec. 12, 2019.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Rob) Cox of Girard, Pa.; his brother, John (Patricia Reynolds) Swartz of Atlanta, Ga.; and his grandchildren, Paxton, Natasha, Caleb and Robbie.

Besides his wife, Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

According to Jim’s wishes, there are no calling hours or services. Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

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