LENOX, Mass. Dana Schwendenmann, 62, passed away at home following a long illness.

Dana was born in Indianapolis, IN to Dr. Frederick and Dorothy Schwendenmann. She attended Minnechaug Regional High School and graduated from Wilbraham and Monson Academy in 1981. She earned her Bachelors of Science degree from Western New England University in 1985. After college, she lived in Boston, where she worked in fashion and developed a strong love for all Boston sport teams. She later moved to Cape Cod, where she raised her amazing daughter, Carly, the light of her life. 

Dana is survived by her daughter, Carly, of Marstons Mills, MA, her mother, Dorothy Schwendenmann of Wilbraham, MA, her brothers, Todd Schwendenmann (Heidi) of Wilbraham, MA, Mark Schwendenmann (Ellen) of New City, NY, and her sister, Amy Schwendenmann (Rosemary) of Lenox, MA. She also leaves behind her nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins, whom she cherished deeply. She is predeceased by her father, Dr. Frederick Schwendenmann. 

Dana was a natural caregiver and loved her family, extended Cape Cod family, and longtime friends more than anything. She always loved gathering for family events with a food item from a favorite cooking show or catching up with friends through social media. 

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to her providers from Berkshire Health Systems, Elder Services of the Berkshires, and UMass Memorial Center in Worcester, MA. Their care made a significant difference in Dana‘s life. 

Services will be held on May 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Cecilia church in Wilbraham, MA with private burial.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dana’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice.