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May Boychock Forgotch June 15, 2013
Patricia May Boychock Forgotch, 70, of 6 Chelton St., Lower William Penn, Shenandoah, passed away Saturday at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights.
Born in Shenandoah, March 13, 1943, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary Hirko Boychock.
Pat was a retired garment worker having been employed in the local garment industry.
She was a member of the William Penn United Methodist Church, the William Penn Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, the ILGWU and was an active volunteer at the Columbia Hose Company No. 1, Shenandoah.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, was a sister, Mary Ann Dargis.
Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Steven J. Forgotch Sr.; a son, Steven J. For- gotch Jr., Hegins; two daughters, Stephanie Rarick and her husband, Bryan, Ringtown, and Patricia Manbeck and her husband, Shannon, Valley View; three grandchildren, Bryan Rarick Jr., Zachary Manbeck and Steven Forgotch III; a sister, Joann Wilner, Mahanoy City; nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at William Penn United Methodist Church. Pastor Peggy Reed will officiate. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church. There will be no visitation or services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah, is in charge of the arrangements. For additional information or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.woffuneralhome.com.
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for Patricia Forgotch
Sandy Neumeister
June 20, 2013
Stephanie,Jim and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 17, 2013
In sympathy, Andy and Marge Gergal
Paul & Barbara Bernotas
June 17, 2013
So sorry to hear of Pat's passing.
We have many fond memories of her, grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope.
May she forever rest easy in the arms of the Lord.
Love & Hugs,
The Columbia Hose Fire Co
June 17, 2013
We miss you already Baba
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William Penn Methodist Church
June 16, 2013
Our Church would like to express its deepest codolonces to Pat & her family. Pat was a dedicated member of our church she will be missed. Although she won't be at Church in Body she will be there in Spirit.
signed, William Penn Methodist Church
William Penn Fire Co. No. 1
June 16, 2013
The William Penn Fire Co. No. 1 would like to express its deepest sympathies to sister Patricia Forgotch & her Family. Pat was a Life Member of our Fire Co.. She started in the Ladies Auxilary where she was very active as a voluntteer & Officer. She then became an Active Member always helped our Fire Co. she also was an Officer for many years. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Signed, Officers & Members of the William Penn Fire Co. No. 1
Rich Stevens
June 16, 2013
I'd like to express my condolonces to my Aunt Pat's Family I know it's hard to let go, be strong take care of Pop. Your Mom is not suffering anymore she is up in Heaven with her sisters. She will always be loved and her memory kept alive in or hearts. God Bless you I will aways Love You my God Mother has now joined the Angels to watch over us.
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