Jennie Leona Forsythe, 75, of St. Petersburg, passed away peacefully after succumbing to the COVID-19 virus, even though she had been vaccinated, early Monday morning, Jan. 24, 2022, at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Jennie was born in Fairview, Butler County, on Aug. 4, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Claire J. “Cub” and Betty Jane Campbell Smith.

Jennie attended Fairview Township/Karns City High School, and earned a GED while raising her children.

She retired from Clarview Nursing Facility, where she had been employed as a certified nurse’s aide.

She was of the Protestant faith.

Jennie was married in Hooker on Nov. 11, 1962, to Paul Leonard Forsythe. Paul preceded Jennie in death on June 5, 2017.

She and her late husband hosted very large Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve dinners for many years. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and sisters, and traveling, especially trips to the beach.

Surviving are three sons, Marty Forsythe and his wife, Holly, of St. Petersburg, Brian Forsythe of Petrolia, and Kirby Forsythe of St. Petersburg; three grandsons, Wesley, Andrew and Alex; a granddaughter, Chasiti; two great-grandsons, Gavin and Zaiden; four sisters, Dixie, Marcia, Karen and Karla, and three brothers, Ross, Ken and Kevin.

In addition to her parents and husband, Jennie was preceded in death by a daughter, Dee Lynn; a grandson, Spencer; and her beloved dog, “Sophie.”

FORSYTHE — A public memorial service for Jennie Leona Forsythe, who died Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, will be announced at a later date and will be held for family and friends.

Interment will be in St. Petersburg Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of HILE FUNERAL HOME, St. Petersburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Petersburg Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 225, St. Petersburg, PA 16054, or the St. Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 81, St. Petersburg, PA 16054.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.