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Lionell D. "DeWayne" Foringer Lionell D. "DeWayne" Foringer, 68, of Lake City, died unexpectedly, Saturday, November 10, 2007 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born November 21, 1938 in Phillipston, Pa., a son of the late Harry J. and Alice Dunmyre Foringer. DeWayne moved to Lake City in 1955 and had resided there since. He worked for Kramer Machine Shop in Lake City, and then worked for 34 years at Town Square, Melody Lane Foods, Heinz Foods, Rich's Frozen Foods, and most recently Lake Shore Frozen Foods in Maintenance, retiring from there in 2001. He was a member of Bethel Assembly of God Church in Girard, where he was a member of the Trustees and also plowed snow there many years. He truly loved his family and was always willing to help them in any way he possibly could. He enjoyed helping others, as well, and also plowing snow for those who needed help. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth McMillen and Marlene Sedler; also by two brothers, George and Jerry Foringer. He is survived by his wife, Sally A. McCamman Foringer, whom he married September 3, 1960 in East Springfield; also by three daughters, Kathy A. Pruchniewski and her husband, Lawrence, of Fairview, Diana L. Klingensmith and her husband, Daniel, of Girard, and Erin G. Foringer of Lake City; a son, DeWayne M. Foringer, and his wife, Michelle, of McKean; a sister, Barbara McMillen, and her husband, Richard, of Albion; a brother, James Foringer, of Meadville; five grandchildren, Shaun, Kyle, Trever, Rachel and Dillon; three step-grandchildren, Patricia, Stefanie and Robert; a great-granddaughter, Aleria Marie; and also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Daniel R. Edder Funeral Home, 309 Main St., East, Girard, and are invited to attend funeral services on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Bethel Assembly of God Church, 1414 Lake St., Girard. Rev. Marty Critchfield, Pastor of the church officiating. Memorials may be made to the Lionell D. Foringer Memorial Fund C/O Edder Funeral Home. To send condolences visit edderfuneralhome.org. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.

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Published by MyCentralJersey from Nov. 12 to Nov. 14, 2007.

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Nancy Maya

November 21, 2007

Sally & family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Mary Ann Taylor & Dawn Leon

November 15, 2007

Ms. Foringer and Family,

We were truly saddened to find out about your loss. Our sympathy and prayers go out to you and yours. We will miss him brightening our day by putting in his order for a steak medium rare as he stopped at the stop sign at the end of the road. If there is anything we can ever do for you and yours we are three houses down on the corner.

Keith & Cindy Rovny

November 15, 2007

DeWayne,Michelle and family. We just heard of your loss. Your father was a great person. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

Donna Loper

November 14, 2007

Dear Sally & Family,
Sorry for your loss Dewayne was a good man the few times I met Him I knew more about your husband from what you told mw when we worked together Sally If you ever need anything I am here our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Hugs,

November 14, 2007

MRS FORINGER AND FAMILY,
WE WERE SADDENED TO HEAR OF MR FORINGER'S PASSING. HE WAS A VERY NICE NEIGHBOR, ALWAYS WILLING TO TAKE A BREAK AND TALK OVER THE FENCE FOR AWHILE! WE WILL REALLY MISS THAT! MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SOON FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING JUST HOW MANY LIVES MR FORINGER TOUCHED WITH HIS KINDNESS! GOD BLESS YOU. PLEASE, IF YOU NEED ANYTHING...WE'RE JUST OVER THE FENCE!
SINCERELY,
DAN AND BECKI OSBORNE AND FAMILY

Nicholas Teribery

November 14, 2007

Dear Sally and Family,
I am so sorry for your lose. DeWayne was a great guy and will be missed. I will always be thankful for everything he did for my mother and I.

Mike and Donna Felege

November 13, 2007

Dear Sally and family,
We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. While no words of mine can ease your loss, we pray that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. May the Lord surround you with His perfect peace and love.

Kathy Poling (Everden)

November 13, 2007

I worked with DeWayne for many years and he was a wonderful man who was always willing to help someone. He helped me one time when I got hurt at work, and I will never forget it. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Betty Watts

November 13, 2007

Dear Sally & Family,
I am saddened to hear of DeWayne's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Betty (Butler) Watts

Debbie Rickard & Ed Kupetz

November 13, 2007

Dear Sally and family-
Ed and I were deeply saddened by DeWayne's passing. His kindness and help to me when I was young, single and first moved next door to you (and even after Ed entered the picture) was a true blessing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Darlene and Wayne Strong

November 13, 2007

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Sue Johnson

November 13, 2007

Sally and family
I did not know DeWayne well but had the pleasure of meeting him while Sally hosted craft club. He always had a smile, funny story or witty remark that made us all laugh. I'm sure he will be missed. You are surrounded by "His" love and lifted in my prayers. Love, Sue Johnson

Donna Blystone-Waller

November 13, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Joyce Mucha

November 13, 2007

So very glad we got to spend some time with you folks while we were in PA. Love and Prayers to all!!
Joyce and Bud Mucha

Ted and Nancy Benson

November 13, 2007

Dear Sally and family,
We have wonderful memories of DeWayne's cheerful personality and loving Christian attitude. We rejoice with him as he arrives in the heavenly kingdom and grieve with you as you let him go. You are all in our prayers.

Dana & Linda Sedler

November 12, 2007

Our deepest sympathy and condolences on DeWayne's passing.

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