Arthur R. Sweatman Sr.

1941-2026

Arthur Raymond Sweatman Sr., 84, of Ellery Center passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 in his home.

He was born July 17, 1941 in Kennedy, the son of the late Walter and Doris Kunkel Sweatman.

Art is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie Lange Sweatman whom he married November 11, 1997. His children: Vaughn Michael, Kevin (Kerry), Shawn, Dawn (Scott) Vincent, Arthur Jr. (Crystal) and his step son Christopher (Holly) Lange. He leaves behind 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Art is also survived by sisters: Laura Holt, Ruth Anne (Dan) Doupe, Doris Marie Hunter, Georgia John and Cindy Atkins. Brothers, Bill and David (Stanche). He is also survived by two special people in his life – Lori Pollaro and Alicia Risley.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his prior wife, Becky Tellinghuisen Sweatman, his sister, Karen Downs, and step sister, Beverly Leach.

Art was a hard-working man who would help anyone in need. A Jack of All Trades and Mr. Fix It. If it had to be done, he did it. He was a talker and wealth of knowledge. So much knowledge of history is gone with him. Art loved to visit and tells stories. His grandchildren all have their favorite stories of his adventures. Most recently, he loved to visit with vendors and customers at VSK Emporium/ Middle of No Where in Frewsburg. It would amaze him how many people he met that he knew in the past.

Art graduated from Frewsburg High School. He was proud of the fact that he moved away from home at 12 years of age into a cabin he built in the woods. Art worked a variety of jobs in his life from hoof trimming to farming, construction and factory work. He retired from MRC/ SKF. He worked for Standard Oil in Alaska when he lived there. He made three trips up the Al Can to Alaska.

Art was a life member of the Ellery Center Volunteer Fire Department. His wife is deeply grateful to hospice and his nurses for the excellent, loving care given to him to keep him at home with his wife.

The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date. Visit our website at www.falconerfuneralhome.net to send a message of condolence.