102-year-old tries to enjoy every day of her life

By Mon Valley Independent

By Joseph Augustine

For The Mon Valley Independent

Emma Swonger, who turns 102 today, has never really made a big deal when it comes to her birthday. However, when asked by staff at TLC Adult Care in West Newton, where she resides, what she wanted for her birthday, she was quick to say she wanted to be recognized again in the newspaper as she was last year by the Mon Valley Independent.

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