Stanley A. Forsey

August 7, 2012

Stanley A. Forsey, 70, of Hanover Township, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at his home after fighting a valiant battle with cancer.

He was the loving husband of Sharon Zyblewski Forsey. They recently celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary.

Born in Plains Township, he was a son of the late John and Charlotte Forsey, and was a graduate of Plains High School, class of 1961.

Prior to his retirement in 2007, he worked for 46 years as a Master Die Repairman at Mideast Aluminum in Mountain Top.

Surviving are his wife, Sharon Forsey, Hanover Township; daughters, Michelle Tovcimak and her husband, Stephen Tovcimak, Red Hook, N.Y.; Karen Padden and her husband, Rob Padden, Laurel Run; son, Frank Forsey, Thorndale; grandchildren, Stephen and Sarah Tovcimak, Red Hook, N.Y.; Logan and Ian Padden, Laurel Run. He is also survived by brothers John Jr., Plains Township; William, Ohio; Thomas, Oregon; sisters Mrs. Carolyn Fluegel, New York; Mrs. Charlotte Corcoran, Plainsville; Mrs. Ellen Sindaco, Bear Creek; numerous nieces and nephews.

Stanley was preceded in death by his brothers Richard and Merritt, and sister Mrs. Catherine Shook.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and bluegrass music.

Nothing gave him more happiness and joy than spending time with his grandkids. He made a mean pot of spaghetti sauce from the bushels of tomatoes that he grew in his garden, and no one could turn down a loaf of his homemade bread.

Although he would be the last to admit it, he touched many people's lives with his homegrown wisdom and quiet strength. He will be sadly missed by his many "adopted children," the friends of his own children. No one was prouder of his kids than he was.

He will always be remembered with a remote in his hand, his dachshund, Moe, on his lap, and a sarcastic joke on his lips. Stanley taught his family by example, living by the words of the poem, "The Man In The Glass."

"You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years

And get pats on the back as you pass,

But your final reward will be heartache and tears

If you've cheated the man in the glass."

Those who desire may give memorial contributions in his name to the Medical Oncology Prescription Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston.

Arrangements are being made by Mammary-Durkin Funeral Service Inc., 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Funeral will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.