Donald “Bucky” Swartwood, 69, of Genoa, died at home Sept. 1, 2026, according to his obituary from Shurtleff Funeral Home.
A lifelong Genoa-area resident and Army veteran, he retired after 40 years driving trucks for ALNYE Trucking in Moravia. He also had worked for Allen Hoxie’s trucking operations and collected model trains and Zippo lighters.
He is survived by his daughter, Doni-Jo; grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; siblings; stepchildren; and extended family. His wife, Carol, died in March. Funeral services were scheduled for Sept. 4 in Genoa, with burial Sept. 5 in East Venice Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the Genoa Fire Department Rescue Squad or a charity of choice.
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