Lois M. Forness

Lois M. Forness obituary

Lois M. Forness

Lois Forness Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 9, 2025.
Lois M. Forness, 91 of Erie passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025. She was born September 7, 1934; daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret Vitron Harrington.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of 45 years Ronald Forness Sr., a daughter Susan Forness, and a son Ronald Forness Jr.

She is survived by her daughter Carolyn Galoardi(Roger), her sons Richard Forness(Susan), James Forness(Theresa), and Joseph(Jessica). She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind a lifelong friend Marge Hume.

The family would like to thank the staff of the LECOM VNA Specialty Hospice Unit for the excellent care that Lois received in her final months.

Friends are invited to the Funeral Mass on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 9 am at Sacred Heart Church. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com

Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

The Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of one's choice.

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