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Born: June 28, 1926
Died: February 4, 2019
Leo Forrest
June 28, 1926 - February 4, 2019
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Leo Francis Forrest, 92, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, February 4, 2019 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
A son of the late William and Frances (McGonigal) Forrest, Leo was born June 28, 1926 at Benwood, West Virginia.
Following high school, Leo enlisted with the United States…
Leo Francis Forrest, 92, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, February 4, 2019 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
A son of the late William and Frances (McGonigal) Forrest, Leo was born June 28, 1926 at Benwood, West Virginia.
Following high school, Leo enlisted with the United States Army and served stateside during World War II. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation where he took great pride in working as a metallurgical inspector. Leo loved spending time with his family, caring for his garden, animals and studying Civil War history.
He is survived by his wife, Betty (Myles) Forrest whom he married on June 25, 1960; his children, Michael (Cathy) McInerney of Cincinnati, Ohio, Thomas (Diane) Forrest of Alexandria, Virginia, Patrick (Joanne) Forrest of Tilghman Island, Maryland, Elizabeth (Matthew) Labishak of Wheeling, West Virginia, Jo Anna (John) Kelly of New Philadelphia and Timothy (Lisa) Forrest of Woodbridge, Virginia; and two grandchildren, Shannon Kelly and Juliette Forrest.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Lillian McInerney and a brother, William Forrest.
Father Jeff Coning will celebrate a funeral mass on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10:30 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church at New Philadelphia. In keeping with Leo’s wishes, calling hours will be private and cremation will follow the service.
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My condolences to the family. Please be comforted by the bibles promise of the resurrection. Acts 24:15, John 5:28,29.
Betty, Please accept my sincere condolence for the loss of Leo. I know Leo was a great companion for you and all of your family. I am sure he will greatly missed in your life. It was a pleasure to bring Holy Communion to you each week when I was able to get around. I missed the times that I could spend with you. May God's Blessings be with you and your family each day of your life. Raphael (Ray) Schilz
Mrs. Labishak and family, Madeline, Emily, and I are very sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
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In keeping with Leo’s wishes, calling hours will be private.
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Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019
Time: 10:30 am
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My condolences to the family. Please be comforted by the bibles promise of the resurrection. Acts 24:15, John 5:28,29.
Betty, Please accept my sincere condolence for the loss of Leo. I know Leo was a great companion for you and all of your family. I am sure he will greatly missed in your life. It was a pleasure to bring Holy Communion to you each week when I was able to get around. I missed the times that I could spend with you. May God's Blessings be with you and your family each day of your life. Raphael (Ray) Schilz
Mrs. Labishak and family, Madeline, Emily, and I are very sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
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