Rayna Forte

Rayna E. Forte, 76, of Gap, PA, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Donald F. Forte, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Yvonne Thompson Althouse.

Rayna was a graduate of S. Horace Scott Senior High School in 1965. She was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church in Parkesburg, PA. She worked at the former Penguin Industries, she was most famously known as the best recess aide and kickball coach at Rainbow Elementary School. She also worked in the bakery department at the former Charlie's grocery store until she retired.

Rayna cherished her family.  She will be remembered as a loving mother, mom-mom, and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed bird watching and enjoyed listening to "oldies" music. She loved being at the beach and spending time with her grandchildren. She was known for her whistling and her contagious laughter. To know Rayna was to love her.

She is survived by her daughters, Chavonn (David) Butler of Gap, and Donell (Sean) Moody of Dallas, GA, 8 grandchildren Tressa (Derek), Justin, David (Dani), Logan (Si Si), Austin (Madalynne), Riley (Konnor) and Ce Ce (Mason), Quinn and 1 great grandchild Luka Donald, and her beloved dog Charlie. Proceeded in death by her best friend/sister/aunt Sweetie (Fi Fi).

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. until service time. Friends and family are welcome. Interment to follow at Upper Octorara Cemetery in Parkesburg.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences may be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com