Foringer

Edwin E. “Ed” Foringer, 83, of East Brady, Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County, a well-known area resident, passed away peacefully while in the company of his loving family, Wednesday afternoon, June 12, 2024, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Edwin was born in Bruin on June 29, 1940. He was the son of the late C. Donald and Velma A. Lynch Foringer. He was a graduate of East Brady Area High School. In his early years, he attended the Kaylor United Methodist Church. Ed was a U.S. Army veteran, having served his country during the Vietnam era.

He was a life member of the Sugarcreek Volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed hunting, fishing, the company of family and friends, telling stories and reminiscing about local history. He was retired from Witco in Petrolia.

Ed was a well-known highly respected antique dealer operating an antique shop from his home for many years. Ed had customers far and wide who relied on his expertise and trusted his advice.

Ed is survived by his wife, Nyoka M. Houten Foringer, whom he married in Chicora on May 27, 1967. Also surviving are two children, Audra Gallaher and her husband, Daniel, of Chicora, and Ricky Foringer of East Brady. He was affectionately “Papa” to his grandchildren, Samantha Gallaher of North Olmstead, Ohio, and Shane Gallaher of Chicora. Ed is also survived by his brother-in-law, Joseph Houten of Cocoa, Fla.; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, loyal customers and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law; as well as a sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Jack DeCorte.

FORINGER — Friends of Edwin E. “Ed” Foringer, who died Wednesday, June 12, 2024, will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY, 128 Main St., Karns City. A funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home, with evangelist and family friend, Larry F. Krause, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County. Sugarcreek Township Volunteer Fire Department will station a ceremonial honor guard and engine outside the funeral home.

Memorial contributions in Ed’s memory may be made to the Sugarcreek Township Volunteer Fire Department, 110 Rodgers Road, East Brady, PA 16028, or the Sugarcreek Ambulance Service, 2030 Route 268, East Brady, PA 16028.

For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.Hilefh.com.

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