Michaline A. Swankoski

Michaline A. Swankoski, 78, of Lock Haven passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Susque View Home in Lock Haven.

Born March 19, 1941 in Allentown, PA she was a daughter of the late Charles and Antoinette (Yankoski) Swankoski.

She was a registered nurse and worked at the former PTPM in State College retiring in 2006.

She was past president of Lock Haven Hospital Patient Care Services, former board member of the Central PA School of Nursing and past president of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association.

She was the first female president of the Chamber of Commerce.

Michaline graduated from Hazleton High School, Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing in Allentown. She was a graduate of Villanova University where she received her BS in Nursing and her MS in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She was part of the planning committee for Lock Haven Hospital, Centre Community Hospital and Clearfield Hospital to establish a nursing school.

Surviving are a brother, Robert (Donna) Swankoski of Drums, PA and a sister Marie (Bruce) Rossi of Jeffersonton, VA. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held and the convenience of the family. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Drums.

Memorial contributions can be made to the SPCA or a charity of your choice.

Helt Funeral Chapel, Mill Hall, has charge of arrangements.