HI Margie, First, Swarthmore is a Boro and in Springfield Twp. Delaware Co, Pa. I hope that clears up ,where Swarthmore is. I would try Delaware County Historical Society to find out were you can find the obit in what paper? Here is their address 85 North Malin Road Broomall, Pa. 19008. You can also look up in Google for the Society website. I hope I helped a little, Good luck, Sharman