Sandra J. (Sloan) Forcine

Sandra J. (Sloan) Forcine obituary, Collegeville, PA

Sandra J. (Sloan) Forcine

Sandra Forcine Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 22, 2025.
Sandra J. (Sloan) Forcine, 77, wife of William B. Forcine Sr., died peacefully in the comfort of her Collegeville, PA, residence, surrounded by family, on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Sandy was born on January 9, 1948, in Ebensburg, PA, to the late Samuel J. and Dorothy M. "Dot" (Harvey) Sloan. She attended Holy Name Catholic School and graduated from Bishop Carroll High School. She was a devout member of the Holy Name Catholic Parish in Ebensburg, PA, before moving to Maryland, where she graduated from Maryland Medical Secretarial School. Sandy had a successful career, working with numerous doctors in different practices before leaving to start her beautiful family.

As her family grew, Sandy started and built a successful business in Collegeville, PA. She earned a stellar reputation within the community, making a name for herself by always going above and beyond for not only her customers but also her employees.

Sandy was a member of St. Eleanor Catholic Church for 46 years. She truly had a heart of gold and would do anything for someone in need. Her generosity knew no bounds, and she always put others before herself. Whether through a warm embrace, a listening ear, or an act of kindness, she made the world a better place. May her legacy of love, compassion, and selflessness live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to have known her.

Sandy's warmth and generosity touched everyone she met. She had a gift for making people feel welcome and loved, always ready with a kind word or a helping hand. Her deep faith guided her life, and she found great joy in serving her church and community. Whether spending time in nature, gathering around a campfire, or celebrating with loved ones, Sandy's presence brought light and laughter to those around her. She will be dearly missed and will remain forever in our hearts.

In addition to her husband of 54 years, Sandy is survived by her children: Brett (Jennifer) of Schwenksville, PA; Blaise (Lorin) of West Chester, PA; and Samantha (Betsy) of Phoenixville, PA; her grandchildren: Brayden, Ella, Mia, Brittany, Billy, and Brooke Forcine; and her siblings: Catherine Croyle (Thomas) of Vero Beach, FL; Samuel D. Sloan of Ebensburg, PA; and Gregory T. Sloan of Ebensburg, PA. She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara, and Barbara's husband, Thomas Hathhorn.

Sandy's Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, February 27, at St. Eleanor Catholic Church, 647 Locust St., Collegeville, PA 19426. Burial will follow at St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Phoenixville. Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:15 AM on Thursday at the church for visitation. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Sandy's honor to Saint Eleanor Church.Arrangements are by Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc., Trappe, PA.

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March 4, 2025

Meg DiAntonio posted to the memorial.

February 26, 2025

Ed and Sharon Strzelecki posted to the memorial.

February 25, 2025

Bridget & Steve Maziarz posted to the memorial.

Meg DiAntonio

March 4, 2025

Bill, Brett, Blaise, Samantha, and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sandy was one of the best, I know this because she was one of my Mom's best friends, and because I remember firsthand how welcoming, loving, funny, and sweet she always was. My heart is hurting for you all, and I'm keeping you in my prayers. Love, Meg DiAntonio

Ed and Sharon Strzelecki

February 26, 2025

Bill, Brett, Blaise, Samantha and families,
Ed and I are so saddened to learn of Sandy's passing.
Sandy was a great, fun loving woman who was so giving. She loved you Bill along with the children and grandchildren unconditionally.
You are all in our prayers and I hope you find love, peace and comfort.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Love,
Ed and Sharon

Bridget & Steve Maziarz

February 25, 2025

Dear Bill, Samantha, & family!
May you find comfort, strength, & peace, in the loving memories you shared with Sandy. What a beautiful friend & will be truly missed.
Sincerely,
Bridget & Steve Maziarz

Betty Welsh

February 25, 2025

Bill, Samantha, Brett and Blaise,
So sorry for your loss. Sandy was the best! I'll remember her fondly and all the visits I had with her and Bill over the years! So many stories and laughs shared! Bill, you and Sandy were a perfect pair and a wonderful example of married commitment in caring for each other all these years. God bless you all...keeping you all in my prayers.

Love,
Betty Welsh and family

Lyn

February 24, 2025

Sandy my sweet cousin! I´ll miss your happy smile that was always on your face no matter what you were going thru. I love you and will always miss you. Keep smiling Cuz!!

Blandin "Bill" Karabinos,

February 24, 2025

To the Forcine family please accept my condolences. Know I too feel some of your pain. Sandy was indeed a warm and generous lady whose responsiveness and loving care grew over the years. My memories of her and her family from Ebensburg days, and especially at Bishop Carroll are preciously held in the recesses of my heart. She so reflected the caring warmth and glitter of her mother and the striking personality of her father, also my dear friends. To her sister Cathy and brothers Sam and Greg please know that I'll miss her. A Mass will be offered by my brother Franciscans in Loretto and may my prayers join yours so that we can all someday rejoice when we all merrily meet in heaven. As our Mass liturgy tells us "... her life has not ended, merely changed ... " as we were once together, we will be so again warmly embraced in the arms of our heavenly Father. Bill (Fr. Blandin) Karabinos

Christi

February 23, 2025

My heart aches for your family. The obituary is beautiful. The illumination of joy and spirit Sandy generously showered everyone around her with was always a great feeling: like a hug of comfort & knowing from a real angel who happened to be your neighbor/friend/mentor. Sandy was such an incredible support to me and my neighborhood. Her heart of gold still shines in all of her family. I have fond memories of Sandy wrapping herself with gratitude immersed in fresh air camping with family, relaxing in the forest, and enjoying well earned free time sipping her sun tea (the best) she brewed with fresh slices of lemon. She was a force of strength with THE smile to reassure she'll have your back when needed. Her kindness made all of us who got to know her much more enriched in life. A real life angel.

Connie Bernal

February 23, 2025

God Bless you Sandy Lots of love and prayers for your loving memory and you loving family!!! My loving cousins

Marie & Tony Volpe

February 23, 2025

Such a beautiful person we will miss you dearly.

Samuel Sloan

February 23, 2025

Rest in peace my big sister. Thank you for always being there for me no matter what time of day or night. I will miss you terribly.
Sam

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