Rayna E. Forte, 76, of Gap, PA, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Donald F. Forte, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Yvonne Thompson Althouse.
Rayna was a graduate of S. Horace Scott Senior High School in 1965. She was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church in Parkesburg, PA. She worked at the former Penguin Industries, she was most famously known as the best recess aide and kickball coach at Rainbow Elementary School. She also worked in the bakery department at the former Charlie's grocery store until she retired.
Rayna cherished her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, mom-mom, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed bird watching and enjoyed listening to "oldies" music. She loved being at the beach and spending time with her grandchildren. She was known for her whistling and her contagious laughter. To know Rayna was to love her.
She is survived by her daughters, Chavonn (David) Butler of Gap, and Donell (Sean) Moody of Dallas, GA, 8 grandchildren Tressa (Derek), Justin, David (Dani), Logan (Si Si), Austin (Madalynne), Riley (Konnor) and Ce Ce (Mason), Quinn and 1 great grandchild Luka Donald, and her beloved dog Charlie. Proceeded in death by her best friend/sister/aunt Sweetie (Fi Fi).
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. until service time. Friends and family are welcome. Interment to follow at Upper Octorara Cemetery in Parkesburg.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences may be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Rayna
She will be greatly missed by all. she was by crazy cousin, who I will miss, the party's at aunt Vonny's were the best when we were kids in the back yard. I love you all.
Bud Smith
Rayna
She will be greatly missed by all. she was by crazy cousin, who I will miss, the party's at aunt Vonny's were the best when we were kids in the back yard. I love you all.
Bud Smith
Fondly Remembered
Id like to express my deepest heartfelt condolences in your time of grief. Mrs Forte was always so kind to me. She'd make me feel good about being myself when she say I was struggling. Of course my favorite recess activity was kickball, but only when she was there. She will be fondly remembered. Praying for the family.
So sorry for your loss
Donell, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom!!! I’ve always heard good things about her from Charlie’s Grocery store!!!! I hope God gives you peace during this tough time!!!!
Rip Rayna
I'm so sorry ,I had some good memories with Rayna, she was fun, funny and we had a lot of laughs in our younger days, Rayna was a amazing lady,well loved,she will be missed
A Joyful and Fun 3rd Cousin
She will be Greatly missed by many, she was a joy to be around, her laugh was contagious and could be heard from all around. Growing up was such fun with her, going skating and just riding around in her Camaro Love and Condolences to My Family R I P NAY NAY LOVE YOU, SHELL 💋
Mrs. Forte
You always made everyone feel like family. You loved big and laughing came easy. I will take that with me. Thank you. ❤️
Sending Condolences
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. I was so sad to hear the news of Rayna's passing.
She was my softball coach for 5yrs and was an amazing lady! Her laugh was one of a kind and she just had a way of making everything alright. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. She'll be greatly missed.