David "Dee" Swick
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Dee has over 45 years of experience serving families during their time of greatest need. A native of Sciotoville, he attended East High School, Ohio University, and is a graduate of Pierce Commonwealth Mortuary College in Houston, TX. He worked for Don Wolfe Funeral Home from 1970 – 80. He then relocated to the Houston, TX area where he was a manager of multiple funeral homes for SCI.
Dee wanted to provide a more personal funeral experience for his families that he felt could not be achieved in a corporate environment and by 1994 he had opened two funeral homes in Texas. In 1995 he moved back to Scioto County to purchase Warren Funeral Home and Pennington Bishop Funeral Home in New Boston. Dee then opened a location in Wheelersburg in the old Brock Funeral Home building in Wheelersburg, both of which became locations for D.W. Swick Funeral Home. In 2000 at the urging of local community leaders, he opened another location in South Webster. He sold the Wheelersburg location in 2006 and has reopened this location as his commitment to the community. Dee has assumed ownership of Wolfe- Nelson Chapel in Sciotoville, as to where his funeral service journey began, and is proud to be in his hometown.
Dee is married to Maria Swick and they have two children, David and Jessica. He has 3 additional children from a previous marriage, Anthony has joined the family firms in 2021 and the two other live in Florida. He attends Lifepoint Church in Portsmouth, is a member of the New Boston Kiwanis and Western Sun Masonic Lodge #91. In his spare time Dee farms and tends to his horses.
David "Dee" Swick
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Dee has over 45 years of experience serving families during their time of greatest need. A native of Sciotoville, he attended East High School, Ohio University, and is a graduate of Pierce Commonwealth Mortuary College in Houston, TX. He worked for Don Wolfe Funeral Home from 1970 – 80. He then relocated to the Houston, TX area where he was a manager of multiple funeral homes for SCI.
Dee wanted to provide a more personal funeral experience for his families that he felt could not be achieved in a corporate environment and by 1994 he had opened two funeral homes in Texas. In 1995 he moved back to Scioto County to purchase Warren Funeral Home and Pennington Bishop Funeral Home in New Boston. Dee then opened a location in Wheelersburg in the old Brock Funeral Home building in Wheelersburg, both of which became locations for D.W. Swick Funeral Home. In 2000 at the urging of local community leaders, he opened another location in South Webster. He sold the Wheelersburg location in 2006 and has reopened this location as his commitment to the community. Dee has assumed ownership of Wolfe- Nelson Chapel in Sciotoville, as to where his funeral service journey began, and is proud to be in his hometown.
Dee is married to Maria Swick and they have two children, David and Jessica. He has 3 additional children from a previous marriage, Anthony has joined the family firms in 2021 and the two other live in Florida. He attends Lifepoint Church in Portsmouth, is a member of the New Boston Kiwanis and Western Sun Masonic Lodge #91. In his spare time Dee farms and tends to his horses.
Maria Swick
Funeral Director
A native of Texas, Maria moved to Ohio in 1994 with her husband Dee Swick and their two children, David and Jessica. David and his wife, Heather live in the Columbus area where he currently practices law. Jessica Swick is a graduate of Asbury University majoring in Equine Studies, she is in managment for Toyota in Lexington, KY. Maria is a licensed Funeral Director in Ohio, volunteers and is a sub in the office in the Bloom Vernon School District. She enjoys volunteering her time with the Steven A. Hunter Power Pack program and the summer food program in the South Webster area. Maria is also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary in South Webster and the New Boston Kiwanis as well as her support in Wheelersburg. She works at her church, Life Point and is very invovled in many aspects of the church and the events.
Maria Swick
Funeral Director
A native of Texas, Maria moved to Ohio in 1994 with her husband Dee Swick and their two children, David and Jessica. David and his wife, Heather live in the Columbus area where he currently practices law. Jessica Swick is a graduate of Asbury University majoring in Equine Studies, she is in managment for Toyota in Lexington, KY. Maria is a licensed Funeral Director in Ohio, volunteers and is a sub in the office in the Bloom Vernon School District. She enjoys volunteering her time with the Steven A. Hunter Power Pack program and the summer food program in the South Webster area. Maria is also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary in South Webster and the New Boston Kiwanis as well as her support in Wheelersburg. She works at her church, Life Point and is very invovled in many aspects of the church and the events.
Anthony Swick
Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer
Anthony "Tony", son of Dee Swick, has joined the family firm and is currently an Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer; Graduate of Mid- America College of Funeral Services. After many years living in Florida, having a previous career in floral design and education, Anthony came home in 2021 to join D.W. Swick Funeral Homes. Anthony went to Wheelersburg School until he moved away, and he is a proud father of two sons and one grandson. Anthony's dedication to helping families and being a part of the community is what continues the Swick Funeral Home traditions.
Anthony Swick
Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer
Anthony "Tony", son of Dee Swick, has joined the family firm and is currently an Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer; Graduate of Mid- America College of Funeral Services. After many years living in Florida, having a previous career in floral design and education, Anthony came home in 2021 to join D.W. Swick Funeral Homes. Anthony went to Wheelersburg School until he moved away, and he is a proud father of two sons and one grandson. Anthony's dedication to helping families and being a part of the community is what continues the Swick Funeral Home traditions.
Bill Nelson
Funeral Director and Embalmer
A native of Lake Mills, Iowa, Bill Nelson is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Mortuary Science. With over 34 years in funeral service, he has had extensive experience working in both large and small firms. He started his career working for larger and corporate firms and felt that he could provide more personal care if he owned his own funeral home. Bill opened his first successful location in 1993 in Wisconsin and sold it several years before relocating to Ohio. The Nelsons bought Don Wolfe Funeral Home in 2005 and in 2015 went into business with Dee and Maria Swick of D.W. Swick Funeral Home with locations in New Boston and South Webster. In 2017 the location in Wheelersburg was added to the D.W. Swick-Nelson Funeral Home family.
Bill is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. He has two children, Andrew and Laura, and three grandchildren. In his spare time, Bill has been a volunteer coach for 12 years with the East High School Boys Basketball Team. He is active in his church, is a member of the New Boston Kiwanis Club, and loves to fish, golf, and play tennis.
Bill Nelson
Funeral Director and Embalmer
A native of Lake Mills, Iowa, Bill Nelson is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Mortuary Science. With over 34 years in funeral service, he has had extensive experience working in both large and small firms. He started his career working for larger and corporate firms and felt that he could provide more personal care if he owned his own funeral home. Bill opened his first successful location in 1993 in Wisconsin and sold it several years before relocating to Ohio. The Nelsons bought Don Wolfe Funeral Home in 2005 and in 2015 went into business with Dee and Maria Swick of D.W. Swick Funeral Home with locations in New Boston and South Webster. In 2017 the location in Wheelersburg was added to the D.W. Swick-Nelson Funeral Home family.
Bill is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. He has two children, Andrew and Laura, and three grandchildren. In his spare time, Bill has been a volunteer coach for 12 years with the East High School Boys Basketball Team. He is active in his church, is a member of the New Boston Kiwanis Club, and loves to fish, golf, and play tennis.
Dan Fetty
Administrative and Funeral Assistant
Dan is a former member of the New Boston Village Council, with strong ties to New Boston and Sciotoville. Dan does not meet a stranger, values the communities and the people of Scioto County. He was born in North Moreland and has been part of the New Boston Community through his participation in youth baseball, summers at Sun & Funland Pool, and is active in his church. He is also known for his many years of officiating experience in soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball. Dan recently retired after 36 years with Sunoco Chemicals accounting department. He and his wife, Janet, have two children — Rodney and Rachel (graduates of Glenwood High School) — and six grandchildren.
Dan Fetty
Administrative and Funeral Assistant
Dan is a former member of the New Boston Village Council, with strong ties to New Boston and Sciotoville. Dan does not meet a stranger, values the communities and the people of Scioto County. He was born in North Moreland and has been part of the New Boston Community through his participation in youth baseball, summers at Sun & Funland Pool, and is active in his church. He is also known for his many years of officiating experience in soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball. Dan recently retired after 36 years with Sunoco Chemicals accounting department. He and his wife, Janet, have two children — Rodney and Rachel (graduates of Glenwood High School) — and six grandchildren.
Jim Cooper
Funeral Assistant (Retired)
A native of Portsmouth, Jim has always enjoyed serving the public and has spent his professional life in customer service positions. He spent 29 years working for Big Bear Grocery as a meat cutter and meat department manager. He then worked for 5 years as a manager of Golden Corral in New Boston. Jim is married to Sharon and has 3 children. He has worked for D.W. Swick for over 5 years as a Funeral Assistant and will continue to be a valued member of the D.W. Swick Funeral Home team.
Jim Cooper
Funeral Assistant (Retired)
A native of Portsmouth, Jim has always enjoyed serving the public and has spent his professional life in customer service positions. He spent 29 years working for Big Bear Grocery as a meat cutter and meat department manager. He then worked for 5 years as a manager of Golden Corral in New Boston. Jim is married to Sharon and has 3 children. He has worked for D.W. Swick for over 5 years as a Funeral Assistant and will continue to be a valued member of the D.W. Swick Funeral Home team.
Don Wolfe
Previous Owner/ Founder of Wolfe-Nelson Chapel
Don Wolfe was a funeral director and embalmer for over 55 years. A long time resident of the Portsmouth area, he worked for other funeral homes until 1970 when he opened Don Wolfe Funeral Home in Sciotoville. Don and his family provided caring and compassionate service to the surrounding communities for the next 35 years. He was a long time supporter of his church as well as numerous educational and community organizations. Don passed away on January 31, 2018. We forever honor the legacy of Don Wolfe Funeral Home.
Don Wolfe
Previous Owner/ Founder of Wolfe-Nelson Chapel
Don Wolfe was a funeral director and embalmer for over 55 years. A long time resident of the Portsmouth area, he worked for other funeral homes until 1970 when he opened Don Wolfe Funeral Home in Sciotoville. Don and his family provided caring and compassionate service to the surrounding communities for the next 35 years. He was a long time supporter of his church as well as numerous educational and community organizations. Don passed away on January 31, 2018. We forever honor the legacy of Don Wolfe Funeral Home.
