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Myra Suzanne Forshey, 84, of Bellwood, died Monday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James and Bessie (Shade) Rhodes.
On Oct. 18, 1958, she married Robert L. "Bob" Forshey in Altoona. He preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 2019.
Surviving are her five daughters: Cindee (Joe) Batts and Wendy (Rusty) Boone, both of Bellwood; Robbin (Steve) Gordon of Franklin; and Kelley Forshey and Denise (Crist) Bardell, both of Bellwood; seven grandchildren: Travis (Dana), Derrick (Whitney), Brandon (Jacinda), Brittany, Madison, Annalyse and Avery; four great-grandchildren: Holland, Sophia, Collin and Teddy; an expected great-granddaughter, Hazel; and special nieces: Megan, Allison and Vanessa.
She was preceded in death by siblings: Patricia, Harry, Jack and Walter.
Myra was a former member of Pinecroft Volunteer Fire Department Women's Auxiliary.
She was an avid fan of Penn State and Altoona Curve. Myra enjoyed flower gardening, word search puzzles, bowling and cooking for family and friends. Her greatest joy was taking care of her grandchildren.
Friends will be received from noon to 2 and 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Pastor Randy Zitterbart officiating. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township.
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