Melissa Forsythe – Charleroi
Obituaries
July 28, 2023

Melissa Forsythe – Charleroi

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Melissa Forsythe, 41, of Charleroi passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Born on July 9, 1982, she was the daughter of Linda Zuccarini and John (Debbie) Forsythe, all of Belle Vernon. In addition to her parents, Melissa is survived by her children, Jayden, Braylon and Raeana McNab of Charleroi, and Taylor Forsythe of Rostraver; granddaughter, Aubrianna Smiley; sisters, Christine Haines of Connellsville, Lisa Glaspey of Belle Vernon and Lindsay (Matt Sherrick) Forsythe of Republic; step-sisters, Shelly (Barry) Gilmore of Rostraver and Shawna (Tom) Hileman of Belle Vernon; grandmother, Ellen Gency of Charleroi; several nieces and nephews; and her best friend, John Greco of Monessen. She was predeceased by a brother, Michael Luzzi; and stepsister, Sherri McCauley. Friends will be received from 2 to 7 p.m., the time of services on Monday, July 31, 2023, at CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, 819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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