Arlene B. Forney, 92, of Manor Township, passed into eternity, at home, on Friday, January 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was the wife of the late Roy Forney, Jr., who passed away in 1999. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Ira and Myrtle Rohrer Barley. Arlene was a lifelong and dedicated follower of Jesus, being a member of Central Manor Church. She was a light to many. Arlene served in the choir, hospitality, Sunday School, Awana Program, small groups, service projects, prayer support, visitations and various other ways at Central Manor Church. Arlene's caring service extended into the world as a nurse at Lancaster General Hospital and for Dr. Richard Bryson and Dr. Harry Hoffman, in Landisville. For 18 years she was home and school visitor for Penn Manor School District, work in which she particularly loved to find aid for families with exceptional needs. In retirement, she served as a regular volunteer at Women and Babies Hospital. Arlene especially loved being with and helping family, including several at the end of life. She exemplified faithfulness, love and kindness.
Arlene will be deeply missed by her two children and niece: Craig (Marlene Gilles) Forney, San Marcos, CA; Linda (Thom) Cooper, Columbia and Cynthia Funk (Fred) Barley, Washington Boro. Two grandchildren: Pierre-Allen Forney and Jamie Halbleib. One brother: Donald Barley, Mountville. She was preceded in death by one sister: Jeannette Funk.
The Family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Anne's Retirement Community, and Hospice and Community Care Dream Team: Ann, Paula, Janean, Julie, Anastashia, Toni, Jennifer, Ellen and Isabella.
The Memorial Service will be held at Central Manor Church, 387 Penn Street, Washington Boro on SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. Family and Friends will be received from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Please kindly refrain from sending flowers, as your prayers and visits are more than enough. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send and online condolence, visit the condolence page.