Frank S. Forsythe

Our beloved Frank S. Forsythe died at home on December 3, 2019 surrounded by family and friends after a 4 ½ year courageous battle with MSA Parkinson’s. He was born in 1932, and graduated from Washington and Jefferson in 1954 with his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a storied football history. He entered the Army immediately afterward and after training and teaching transportation to enlistees, Frank also played on the Army football team. Frank started his professional career at Westinghouse working under Admiral Rickover on their nuclear submarine program. After serving 6 years, he moved on to Crucible Steel as their purchasing agent for 3 years. He later worked for Sharon Steel and also served as their purchasing agent for several years. In 1977, he began his career with Cleveland-Cliffs as V.P. of Construction and Engineering, followed by V.P. of Sales and finally as Senior Executive of Operations. His favorite hobbies included golfing, travel and reading. He is survived by his loving wife, Rita V. Forsythe of Bonita Springs, FL and his 4 daughters, Ann Dewey (Ned) of Wailu, HI, Carol Burkarth (Rich) of Mechanicsburg, PA, Linda Davis (Mike) of Mentor, OH and Nancy McCaffrey (Dan) of Signal Mountain, TN; his brother, Dick Forsythe (Chou) of Palacios, TX; 11 cherished grandchildren, Matt Burkarth (Courtney), Evan Kelly (Blake), Claire Watson (Robert), Elin Acierno, Sarah Burkarth, Taylor Dewey, Ryan McCaffrey, Christopher Davis, Kevin McCaffrey, Emily Davis and Madison McCaffrey and 2 great-grandchildren, Walker and Wynn Kelley. He is also survived by his former wife and mother of their 4 daughters, Shirley Donley. We all would like to thank his 3 outstanding caregivers, Sharon Bailey, Clive McDonald, and Gina Morissaint. We don’t know what we would have done without them. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, January 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs with Assistant Pastor Su Kim, officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Resurrection Garden at the First Presbyterian Church immediately following the service. A reception for family and friends will be held in McClure Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs 9751 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs, FL 34135. To sign his guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Frank S. Forsythe

September 26, 1932 - December 3, 2019