Mona Jean Forbes, 88, of West Salem, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her home.
She was born on February 21, 1936 in Fitchville Ohio the daughter of Doren and Leota Rogers Howe.
On April 26, 1957 she married the love of her life Earl Dale Forbes, whom she had met at an ice-skating party. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2008.
Mona had worked as a bookkeeper for D & M Logging and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Congress Community Church, the Women’s Christian Workers and the GNAT Boxers square dancing club.
Mona loved playing cards and board games with her grandchildren, reading, traveling, square dancing, and attending live theatre shows.
Surviving are her four children: Linda (Bruce) Bragg of Crestline, Bryan (Sue) Forbes of West Salem, Lois Forbes of West Salem, and Eric (Lesa) Forbes of Wooster. Grandchildren: Tabbitha (Rick) Saraney, Arika Forbes, Amy Forbes, Joshua (Shelby) Forbes, Rebekah Forbes, Bethany Forbes, and Amanda Forbes. Step-grandchildren: Stephanie (Bob) Frenock, Mike Bragg, Jennifer (Dan) Grogan, and Blake (Linzy) Bragg. Great Grandchildren: Harper Forbes, Ben Forbes, Richard Saraney, Gabe Saraney and Riley Bragg. A brother: Burdett (Marge) Howe of Ashland.
Mona was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and two brothers: Curtis (Ann) Howe, and David Howe.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the Congress Community Church 10691 Franchester Rd, West Salem, OH. 44287 with Rev. Tadd Sponseller officiating. Burial will follow in Congress Cemetery. Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 from 4-7 P.M. at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St. Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster Ohio 44691 or to the Congress Community Church 10691 Franchester Rd., West Salem, Ohio 44287.
Online condolences may be posted at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
The family would like to give a special thanks to Cornerstone Caregivers and Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare for all of the care they provided for Mona.
Mona was a beloved lady with a great heart she was always kind and full of life we will miss her laughter and love prayers and ❤️ love to the family
To the family of Mona, I am so sorry to hear of her passing but as a Christian she is in a better place. All of you are in my prayers and just keep the good memories close in your heart. I met her back in the 1980s at the Gnat Boxers square dance.
We appreciated knowing Mona, Dale, & their kids! In Sunday School & Church (Congress Com.) -Mona sang in the choir -Dale cut some logs out of our woods -I used sawdust from their sawmill for cattle bedding – we enjoyed playing cards with them – our girls were about the age of Lois & Eric (in school), etc.. Dale constructing the huge outdoor cross behind Congress Com. Church was fantastic! They were a great couple with a great family! I’m sure they are together in Heaven now! May they both rest in peace!
Praying for the entire family! 🙏🏻
We are so saddened to learn of Mona’s passing. They both were kept busy supporting you “kids” through all of your events in school.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Mona was a wonderful, patient,& kind person. I never heard a bad word from her. I only knew her well from church. She knew her time on earth was limited as her health declined. She told me that one Sunday when we were talking. She is with her beloved husband now and at peace. God bless you all.
Mona was such a kind, caring person and it seemed she always wore a smile. We are saddened to hear of her passing and will be keeping you all in our prayers.
Jerry and Rita
Our thoughts and prayers to your family. Love always, Reggie and Laura Kline
Your mom was always friendly to me and I enjoyed chatting with her at NW events. I’ll be lifting you all up in prayer. I’m thankful you have precious memories to hold on to and pray they comfort you every day.
Joni
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Mona was such a dear neighbor. One that we could always count on to be there.
She will always hold a special place in my heart as I remember she and Dale enjoying the fellowship with my parents, Congress Church, and go-kart fun!