Mina A. Forrest, 92, of Owego, N.Y., passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2007, at Riverview Manor Health Care Center where she had been residing. She was born in Owego on August 30, 1914, the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Martha Mae (Albert) Dodge. Mina was predeceased by her husband, Irvin Forrest; her three sisters, Ila Goodenow, Doris VanAtta, Vera Goodenow; and her four brothers, Verda Dodge, David Dodge, Charles Dodge and Edgar Dodge. She is survived by her several nieces and nephews. Mina and her husband owned and operated and ice cream stand and lawnmower sales business in Whitney Point, N.Y., for many years. She was also employed as secretary for FHA in Binghamton, N.Y.
A Funeral Service will be held at Richards Funeral Home, Rte. 17c West, Owego, N.Y., on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Craig Hall, Pastor of the South Owego Bible Church officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Apalachin, N.Y. Family and friends are invited to call at Richards Funeral Home on Wednesday, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Those wishing are asked to direct memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association, Southern Tier Regional office, Nichols Notch, 401 Hayes Ave., Endicott, N.Y. 13760.