Mr. L. Forney
July 9, 1923 - December 2, 2011
Elwood L. Forney, 88, of Watsontown and formerly of Dalmatia, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 at Watsontown Health and Rehab. He was born July 9, 1923 in Millersburg, a son of the late Naomi (Heimbaugh) and Warren Forney. He was married to the former Pauline Wert, who preceded him in death in 2005. Elwood was a truck driver at Nelson's Express Inc., Millersburg, retiring in 1976. He served with the army during World War II. Elwood attended Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, Gratz, and New Columbia God's Missionary Church. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Connie Forney, of Watsontown; four grandchildren, Kara and husband Andy Plank, Kevin and wife Heather Forney, Kent Forney and Chris Forney; also six great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Elwood was preceded in death by a son, Ron Forney, two brothers, Floyd and Dale, and two sister, Katherine and Mary. Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, Gratz, where a religious service will be held at 11 a.m. with the Rev.Matt Ellison and Rev. Steve Miller officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, is in charge of the arrangements. www.reedfh.com
Elwood L. Forney, 88, of Watsontown and formerly of Dalmatia, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 at Watsontown Health and Rehab. He was born July 9, 1923 in Millersburg, a son of the late Naomi (Heimbaugh) and Warren Forney. He was... View Obituary & Service Information