Patricia Elizabeth Foringer, 69, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 13, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot.
She was born September 6, 1949 in Butler, PA to Harold B. and Eileen A. Davies McIntyre. Patricia was a graduate of Butler High School Class of 1967 and went on to get her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Slippery Rock University. She retired in 2009 after teaching 33 years at McQuistion Elementary School in Butler.
Patricia served on the Big Brothers Big Sisters Advisory Council from November 2012-2017 and as a “Big” she mentored a “Little”. She also volunteered at the Jean B. Purvis Community Health Center of Butler County.
She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church where she had served as an Elder of Session from 2002-2004 and 2004-2007, she was active in the Christian Education Department, teaching Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and active in Fellowship and Outreach.
Patricia enjoyed spending time with the Transitions Group, her retired teacher friends, former High School classmates, and Fellow Covenant Parishioners. She enjoyed traveling, watching the Pittsburgh Pirate games, sitting in the sunshine and most importantly spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are her 3 sons, Jason Foringer (Trena) of Akron, Ohio, Matthew (Elisabeth) of Valencia, Christopher (Julia) of Butler, PA, where she made her home. Six grandchildren, Julia, Jack, Evalyn Everett, Henley and Charlotte Foringer; her sister Susan (John) Evans of Butler and her brother Richard (Irene) McIntyre of Chattanooga, Tennessee; six sister-in-laws, five brother-in-laws; 16 nieces and nephews; her dear friends, Connie Swartzfeger and Bob Sutton of Butler, PA.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Foringer, who died June 11, 2005, one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law.
The family would like to give special thanks to her friends and family who have supported Patricia through her 6 year journey with ALS by providing support, sending cards, visiting and making her special treats; and of course our heartfelt thanks to her wonderful caregivers, Patty, Cathy, Becky, Lyn, Sue, Peggy, Christine, Beth, Danielle, Renee, Martha, Melissa, Caroline and Bev who cared for her with love and respect.
A Memorial Service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church on May 24, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. with the Reverend John C. R. Silbert of Covenant Presbyterian Church officiating.
Contributions may be made to the ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter, 416 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209. www.care4als.org.
Burial will take place at Northside Cemetery, Butler, PA.