Frank G. Forbes

Frank G. Forbes, 69, of Springdale and formerly of Tarentum passed away at home on Thursday, December 5, 2019, after a lingering illness with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born August 31, 1950, in Richmond, VA, to the late Palmer B. and Betty M. (Richard) Forbes, Sr. He was a Desk Sergeant/Dispatcher for Tarentum Boro for 36 years and was also a part time locksmith in the Allegheny Valley. Frank was of the Baptist faith and a member of the CPU Computer Club in Tarentum. He graduated from Highlands High School and has been a Springdale Councilman since 2013. Frank enjoyed photography, collecting trains and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

            Survivors include his wife of 18 years Gerri L. (Walker) Forbes; his step children Jennifer (Eric) Pelegrinelli, Lower Burrell, Lisa (Zak) Brown, Rostraver Twp. and Michele (Edward) Hetrick, Springdale; 5 grandchildren: Austin, Autumn, Aydin, Alyssa and Sophia. Also surviving are his siblings June (Charles) Brestensky, Sr., Cleona and Palmer B. (Barbara) Forbes, Jr., Pottstown, nephews Charles T. (Cathy) Brestensky, Jr., Harrisburg and Robert (Abby) Brestensky, Lancaster and a great niece Anna Brestensky.

            Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 PM Monday and Tuesday from 9 AM until the time of service at 11 AM in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526 with Pastor Mike Brownfield, Crosspoint Church, officiating. Burial in Deer Creek Cemetery, Harmar Twp. VISIT: dusterfh.com