Kathleen M. Swonger, age 62 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 in Altercare of Louisville. Born in Canton to the late Leroy and Arlene (Henning) Longwell; she was a life resident. Kathleen was retired from Sugardale/Fresh Mark after 32 years of service. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas. Kathleen is survived by son Chris (Lynn) Longwell, brothers: Jim, Mike and John Longwell, two grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be Wednesday 8:00 p.m. in the Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Home 710 Tuscarawas St. W. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Humane Society of Stark County 5100 Peach St. NE, Canton, Ohio 44641. Please sign the guest book.