Forney "Pete" Huffman

Forney “Pete” Leroy Huffman, 91, died peacefully Wednesday, December 5th, 2018, in his home, surrounded by loved ones, in Reno, NV. He was formerly from Washington, PA. Pete was born on June 12, 1927, at home in Greene County, PA.  He is the son of the late Forney J. and Violet E. Boyd Huffman.  Pete was a 1945 graduate of Waynesburg High School. Pete was a patriot who loved his country.  He was in basic training when WWII ended.  After serving his volunteer time with the US Army, Pete returned to civilian life and got a job as a bus driver for Trinity High School, where he met his future wife, Helen.  They married on November 20, 1949.  He was employed by Bell Telephone as a repairman from 1950 until he retired in 1992. Pete’s hobbies included gardening and family.  He learned hard work and gardening as a young boy growing up in a large family on a farm in Greene County.  As a father, he continued gardening as a supplement to feed his own family.  Family, especially the children, brought Pete happiness in life.  He loved to see little ones smile and to hear them chatter and laugh.  His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were his greatest love and joy.  He takes a piece of our hearts with him.  We loved him every day, and now we will miss him every day. Surviving are six children, Barbara Jane Huffman of Canonsburg, Gary (Ruth) Huffman of Washington, Linda (Kevin) Lasko of Reno, Randy Huffman of Oklahoma, Sherri (Jamie) Bailey of Slippery Rock and Missy (Chris) Lotz of Lebanon; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.  Deceased is one granddaughter, Ashley Huffman. Friends and family will be received from 11AM-1PM Saturday, December 15 in William G. Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, with services to immediately follow.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Pete Huffman to the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation c/o PNC Bank P.O. Box 535240 Pittsburgh, PA     15253-9926 Credit card payments can be made at https://www.givetochildrens.org/donate