Bonnie L. Swigert

1961-2026

SALEM — Bonnie L. Swigert, 64, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at her home with her husband at her side following a courageous battle with cancer.

Bonnie was born Aug. 24, 1961 in Salem, the daughter of the late Harry Dotson and the late Catharine “Katie” (Mellinger) Dotson Spencer.

A 1979 graduate of Beaver Local High School, Bonnie was a homemaker and had worked as a bookkeeper for a short time and then served as the assistant Postmaster at the Elkton Post Office. She was also a faithful member of the Beaver Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband, Scott Swigert, whom she married March 20, 1998; her brother, Gary (Debbie) Dotson; sister-in-law, Sue (Jim) Dailey; 11 nieces and nephews; and five great-nieces and -nephews.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie was also preceded in death by her sisters, Karen Ketchum and Audrey Brown; and by her brother, Robert Dotson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Moore officiating.

The family will receive guests from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bonnie’s memory to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or to the organization of the donor’s choice.

Friends may also view Bonnie’s memorial tribute page, share memories, and leave condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com.

4/6/26