Indiana County PA Archives Obituaries.....Forsha, Frank Leroy, Sr April 7, 2004
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The Indiana Gazette, Wed, Apr 07, 2004 ·Page 4
Frank LeRoy Forsha Sr., 77, Blairsville, died Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at his
home. He was born July 21, 1926, in Blairsville, the son of Roy Jefferson and
Daisy F. Berenbrok Forsha. Mr. Forsha was a member of Hopewell United Methodist
Church, Blairsville, where he had served as a trustee and member of the
administrative board. He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1944. He then
attended and graduated from St. Vincent College in 1950 with a BA. in biology
and chemistry. He graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Medical Technology in
1952 and Presbyterian Hospital School of Cytotechnology in 1965. Mr. Forsha
served with Gen. George S. Patton in the 3rd Army, 94th Infantry Division.
during WWII in France and Germany. He was presented the Bronze Star and Purple
Heart for action on March 2, 1945. He was a member of the VFW and DAV. Prior to
his retirement, he was employed at Torrance State Hospital from 1950-1985 as a
medical technologist and later as a clinical director. He was a member of the
Blairsville Library Board of Directors, serving as vice president. He was a
charter life member of the Historical Society of Blairsville. Survivors include
his wife of 56 years, Dolores R. "Dorrie" Forsha; a son, Frank L. Forsha Jr. and
his wife, Valerie, Montoursville; daughter, Paula Anderson and her husband,
Greg, Indiana; grandchildren Jennifer and Joshua Anderson and Colin Forsha; two
sisters, Doris Henigin and her husband, Donald. Blairsville, and Peggy Bernini,
Newton Falls, Ohio; a brother, Harry Forsha and his wife, Anna, Chambersburg,
and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends
will be received at the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Blairsville, from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. VFW Post 5821 and the American Legion will conduct
military services Friday morning. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jason L. McQueen officiating. Interment
will be in Blairsville Cemetery. Donations may he made to the Blairsville Public
Library; the Historical Society of Blairsville or to Latrobe Home Health and
Hospice Services.



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