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Forney F. Longenecker, 92

December 04, 2021

Forney F. Longenecker, “The Most Honorable”, 92, of Lititz, entered into rest on December 4, 2021. He was born on the farm in Lititz to Ira and Edith (Forney) Longenecker. He was married to Catherine “Kitty” Eckman for 54 years until her passing in Jan. 2011.

Forney was a member of the Middle Creek Church of the Brethren. He was a proud graduate of Rothsville High School – 1947. Forney was a 4th generation farmer and farmed for 50 years. He was involved in numerous farm organizations including: PA Young Farms, Manheim Young Farmers, Warwick FFA, National Farmers’ Union, and R-Calf. In these organizations he held many titles and received many accolades. He was a founding board member of the Farm and Home Center. Forney was a Futures Commodities broker for 25 years; retiring at age 75 from Smith Barney. He enjoyed organizing and attending family reunions, as well as playing volleyball “Boo Boop”.

He is survived by 5 children: Cathy (Dave) Stehman, Mary Kay (Jeff) McMichael, Carole (Mike) Manderewicz, John (Sandy), Audrey Maisel (fiancé of Patrick Huber), 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is survived by siblings, Charlotte and Marlin. He was preceded in passing by siblings, Miriam, Jeanette, Mae and Ira, Jr.

Friends and family are invited to attend a viewing on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Spacht Snyder Family Funeral Home, 127 S. Broad St. Lititz, PA 17543, from 6-8PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Middle Creek Church of the Brethren, 351 Middle Creek Rd. Lititz, PA at 10 AM. A viewing will be held at the church from 9 – 10 AM. Interment will follow at Longenecker Cemetery in Lititz. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middle Creek Church of the Brethren Missions Fund, middlecreekchurch.net/endowment-fund

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December 20, 2021

I will always remember Uncle Forney as a jovial man.  He was “Big Time” and fun to talk to.  A joyful heart is good medicine, and from my memory of Uncle Forney, he took “good medicine” often.  He will be missed, but I know he’s with his wife, Aunt Kit, for eternity, and that’s comforting. – Barb (Huber) Zmolek

December 09, 2021

Forney will be remembered for his friendly and joyful spirit.  I was blessed to work with him at Shearson years ago.  Love, Brenda Hecker.

December 09, 2021

Dear Carole,
Please receive my sympathy for the loss of your father.  I will miss seeing him and you as you make the rounds at BV Village Center and the Gift Shop.  May you and your family feel the comfort of loved ones at this tender time.
Becky Hynicka

December 08, 2021

Joanne and I want to extend our condolences to Forney’s family. We have attended Middle Creek Church for the last 14 years and always enjoyed talking to Forney. I grew up on a farm along Fruitville Pike 2 or 3 miles from Forneys farm and always knew his name but never got to know him until we attended the same Church. 
Again, you have our sympathy at this time.
Joanne and Bill Lefever

December 06, 2021

During my elementary school years, our family lived beside Forney’s parents, my brothers worked for him at times.  I remember sorting sheep and hanging out on Sundays with Mary Kay and the family.  When I saw Forney’s picture, one memory I have of Forney is him sitting behind the wheel of their big yellow/gold car, stopped at the bottom of our drive way waiting on me on Sunday mornings to go to church filled my mind and made my heart smile.  Our deepest sympathies go out to family and gratitude for having the chance to spend a little time with a great man.
Much love and prayers,

December 06, 2021

Forney was a friend from Middle Creek Church. Although our personalities were completely opposite, we enjoyed each other’s humor and had a couple things in common: we both had farming in our backgrounds, and both of us lost our spouses. There were several enjoyable experiences traveling with Forney including to Southeast Asia in 2009 and to Scandinavia in 2014.  I also drove him to several farm organization conferences in the local region. As a volunteer at Brethren Village, I had many opportunities to visit Forney while he resided there. This dear Christian brother will be sorely missed.
James Brubaker

December 06, 2021

I had the privilege of working for Forney at Loeb,Rhoades.Hornblower 40 years ago. I had the utmost respect  for him. Forney was the  kindest and friendliest person I have ever met. He was a most honorable genlememn. My sincere condolences  to his family.
Pat Yeager

December 06, 2021

Forney and Kitty were two great people. My brothers and I worked for Forney on the farm for many years and have fond memories of Forney and his family. May God comfort you in your loss. 
Rick and Laura Fritz

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Wednesday, December 08, 2021
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Spacht Snyder Family Funeral Home
127 S. Broad St.
Lititz, PA 17543
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Thursday, December 09, 2021
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Lititz, PA 17543
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