Elva Veety
OBITUARY
Elva Veety, of Dalton, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026 at the extraordinary age of 104. Born in Duryea on February 17, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Hazel Swartwood. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Roy Veety.
A talented pianist and organist, Elva served as the organist for the Falls United Methodist Church for decades. Her home was filled with the sounds of her favorite Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, and she passed her love of music on to her children and grandchildren. Elva enjoyed many years of summer vacations at the Jersey Shore and boating in Canada with her family.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles (Wilbur) Swartwood, and her grandson, Donnie Veety.
Elva is survived by her four children, Elaine (Frank) McElhinney, Hendersonville, NC, Robert (Sandy), Spring Hill, FL, Roy Jr. (Linda), Dalton, PA, and Carole (Arthur) Francis, Dalton, PA. She also leaves a legacy of 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson to cherish her memory.
Her family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton, for their exceptional care and compassion.
Services will be on Saturday, April 18, at 1:00pm at Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, Clarks Summit, with visitation beginning at 11:00am. Burial will be at Roberts Cemetery, Falls, PA.
Elva Veety
April 8, 2026