Larry E. Swickard, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Monday January 5, 2026 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Larry was born October 26, 1956, in Steubenville, son of the late Warner M. and Naomi (Householder) Swickard. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dwaine and Ronald Swickard.

Larry worked as a self-contractor for the US Postal Service until his retirement.

Surviving is his son, Zach Frey and companion Terri Fittro of Toronto; daughter, Heather (Ty) Clark and grandson Brantley Clark of Wintersville, OH; brother, John (Betty) Swickard of Stratton, OH; sister, Lois (Paul) Spence of Toronto; his wife, Rita (Frey) Swickard of Toronto and his faithful dogs, Homer and Loki.

Family and friends will be received on Friday Jan. 9 from 11 am to 1 pm and again from 4 pm to 7 pm at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto. Services for Larry will take place on Saturday at 11 am at the funeral home with Rev. Kevin Rinkes. Interment will follow in the New Somerset Christian Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Jefferson County Humane Society, 200 Airpark Rd. Wintersville, OH 43953. www.jefosterfh.com