DOLORES R. “DORRIE” (BOLLINGER) FORSHA, 92 OF BLAIRSVILLE
passed away on Saturday, February 01, 2020 at Rose Haven, Indiana, PA. She was born January 31, 1928 in Derry, PA, the daughter of the late John Bollinger and R. Delores (Whitmore) Bollinger. Dorrie had attended the Hopewell United Methodist Church, Blairsville, PA. She was a graduate of Blairsville High School Class of 1946 . Dolores was very active member of the Blairsville Historical Society where she was museum and research chairperson and also served as a board member for many years. In 2015 she was presented the honorary title of Museum Director Emeritus. She is survived by her son, Frank L. Forsha, Jr. & wife, Valerie, Milton, PA; daughter, Paula Lynn Anderson & husband, Gregory, Indiana, PA; grandchildren: Colin Forsha, Williamsport, PA, Jennifer Nguyen & husband, Phat, Pittsburgh, PA and Joshua Anderson & wife, Rachel, Monongahela, PA; great grandchildren: Haley, Lexi, Benjamin & Elizabeth; sister-in-law, Anna Forsha, Chambersburg, PA; sister-in-law, Peggy Bernini, Newton Falls, OH and also numerous Cousins, Nieces & Nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Frank LeRoy Forsha Sr. in 2004; sister, Joyce Heilbrum; brother and sister in-law, Don & Doris Henigin and also Doris & Andy Duncan. The family will receive friends at the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., 25 W. Market St., Blairsville, PA 15717 on Tuesday, February 04, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A funeral service will be held in the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc. on Wednesday, February 05, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Dan Cunkelman will officiate. Interment will be in the Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Blairsville Historical Society, 116 E. Campbell St., Blairsville, PA 15717 or Blairsville Public Library, 113 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA 15717.
