Duane A> Forney

Duane A. Forney, 80, Antis Twp, Tyrone, died Monday morning at the VanZandt VA Hospital. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clarence and Gertrude (Judene) Forney. He married Carol A. (Ware) on November 9, 1985 in Altoona. Surviving is his wife, one sister, Ann Ciambotti of Langhorne, PA, three daughters, Sondra Ocker and husband Kevin, Vicki Casteel, Linda Heiss and husband Joe, one son, Wayne Wolfe and wife Tammy, all of Altoona, 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Duane was a 1949 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. He then served in the United States Navy from 1949-1953 during the Korean War. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Park Hills Country Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and Dog Shows. He was a manufacturing manager during his working years having worked 14 years for Crane Company, 10 years for Proctor Silex and 1 year for Dietrich Ind. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8pm Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc. A funeral service will be held at 11am Thursday at the funeral home with Rev. Elizabeth A. Hess, officiating. Interment at Alto Reste Park Cemetery.