Anita M. Forsythe

1957 - 2025

Anita M. Forsythe, 68, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, July 28, 2025, at Independence Health Latrobe Hospital. Mrs. Forysthe was born July 22, 1957, in Mt. Pleasant, to Margaritte Ricotta Harenchar and the late Andrew W. Harenchar. Anita was a member of Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant Area High School, Class of 1975. She also attended Durbin Secretarial School and worked as a law clerk at Westmoreland County Courthouse for over 28 years. Anita enjoyed watching the Steelers and Penguins, quilting, gardening, watching cowboy movies, and a good game of Candy Crush. In addition to her mother, Anita is survived by her loving family: her husband of over 35 years, James Forsythe; her sons, Taylor James (Brian) and Michael William (Alyssa); her brother, Paul Harenchar Sr. (Kristen); her brothers-in-law, David Michalsky, Bill Forsythe (Barb), and Tom Forsythe; her sister-in-law, Wendy Leonard (Dave); and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, Anita was preceded in death by her sister, Beth Michalsky; and her brother-in-law, Tim Forsythe. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at GALONE-CARUSO FUNERAL HOME INC., Mt. Pleasant. A blessing service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in the funeral home, followed by her funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X R.C. Interment will be in St. Pius Parish Cemetery. To offer an online condolence, please visit our website at www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com.