Albert A. Swanson, 87, of Newhaven Court, Center Township, died at 5:45 a.m. Friday at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born March 13, 1919, in DuBois, he was the son of Edward Swanson and Mary DeMay.

In his earlier years, he worked in retailing for the Metzger-Wright Department Store in Warren, Pa. He then worked at the Troutman Department Store on Main Street.

Mr. Swanson was a World War II Army veteran and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of the American Legion Post 117.

He is survived by his wife, Naomi J. Hanner Swanson, whom he married June 18, 1939; three sons and their wives, Robert A. and Sara Swanson of Warren, Pa., and William D. and Mary Ann Swanson and Donald G. and Joan Swanson, all of Butler; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A sister, Mrs. Ardel (Lillian) Gehman of North Chili, N.Y., and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.

<B>SWANSON</B> — Friends of Albert A. Swanson, who died Friday, Sept. 8, 1006, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at <B>Thompson-Miller Funeral Home</B>, 124 E. North St. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. James Campbell, pastor of Faith United Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will follow in North Side Cemetery.Contributions may be made to Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St, Butler, PA 16001.Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.