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Della M.Forsythe,99,of Monessen,formerly of Belle Vernon,died Sunday,Jan.26,1997,in McMurray Hill Manor,McMurray. Born Nov.22,1897,in Belle Vernon,she was a daughter of the late Austin and Carrie Evans Rose. Mrs.Forsythe was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon,where she had served on the administrative board and was a member of the choir for over 30 years. She was a former member of the Charleroi,Monessen and Fayette City Goldenagers. Mrs.Forsythe spent most of her life in the Belle Vernon area. In addition to her parents,she was preceded in death by her husband,Robert G.Forsythe,on May 22,1972,a son,James Forsythe,on Dec.21,1977,four brothers,John,Oliver,Raymond and George Rose,and three sisters,Edna Fell,Evelyn Williams and Maude Mazzei. Survivors include one daughter-in-law,Edith Forsythe of Monessen,one granddaughter,Carole Forsythe Borda of Houston,Pa.,two great-grandchildren,John Borda and Carrie Martik,and two great-great-grandchildren,Tyler and Matthew Martik. Friends will be received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.in the Ferguson Funeral Home Inc.,700 Broad Ave.,Belle Vernon,where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m.with the Rev.S.Miles McConnell,pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon,officiating. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Ferguson Funeral Home Inc.is in charge of arrangements.

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