Steve Douglas Swinyer

Born in Potsdam on Oct. 1, 1956, he was the son of Glen and Violet (Butterfield) Swinyer.

Steve was a longtime resident of Saranac Lake. He had been employed as a roofer in Rome, New York, moving to Saranac Lake and working with Frank Casier developing land for many years.

He is survived by one son, Jeremy of Saranac Lake; one daughter, Kristen Tyler of Rome; five grandchildren; four brothers: Glen Swinyer Jr. of Vermontville, Jerry Swinyer of Vermontville, Randy Swinyer of Warren, Ohio, and Eric Swinyer of St. Regis Falls; four sisters: Bonnie Sieffert of Rome, Rebecca Kinney of St. Petersburgh, Florida, Lisa Rolley of Lake Placid and Rosanne Brown of Dannemora; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Darrin; and one sister, Rachel Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. A graveside service will take place at the convenience of the family at a later date at Union Cemetery in Vermontville.

Friends wishing to remember Steve Douglas Swinyer may make memorial contributions to Tri-Lakes Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.