Obituary of Forest Dale Lolley

Forrest Dale Lolley Sr. of Fryburg died suddenly at his home Wednesday, June 5. He was 63. Born August 17, 1949 in Lickingville, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Mary Glendene Graham Lolley. On June 15, 1968, he married Eulalia "Eukie" Marie Lolley. She survives. Mr. Lolley was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force and held various jobs in his early years before finding his calling as a teacher. He was a graduate of North Clarion Junior-Senior High School and held a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Clarion University. In addition, he held a Master's degree in Elementary Education. He was a special education teacher at North Clarion Elementary school for 20 years and touched the lives of many young people. Mr. Lolley was a member of St. Michaels Church in Fryburg. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, hunting and fishing. He was also an avid bowler and was a member of leagues in both Clarion and Knox. A volunteer fireman for many years, he was a past president of the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department and past president of the Clarion County Volunteer Fire Department Association. He also taught fire safety courses statewide and previously served as tax assessor for Washington Township. Mr. Lolley was both an avid Steelers fan and accomplished athlete, holding the long jump record at North Clarion for more than 40 years. He also coached youth baseball and basketball. He also enjoyed country music and made several trips in recent years with his wife and friends to Nashville, Tenn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Leroy Lolley and Timothy Charles Lolley, and a grandson, Robert Charles Swogger. In addition to his wife, surviving are a son, F. Dale Lolley Jr., and wife, Amy, of Washington, Pa., a daughter, Sonia Marie Swogger, of Hermitage, and six grandchildren, Jon Tomis Swogger, Nathan Allen Swogger and fianc, Taylor Rust, Nicholas Graham Swogger, all of Hermitage, and Noah Holt Lolley, Tanner Robert Lolley and Madelyn Grace Lolley, all of Washington. Also surviving are two sisters, Roberta "Bobbie" Carbaugh and husband, Don, of Shippenville, and Ann Judy and husband, Ray, of Lucinda, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Fryburg with Father Skip Davis as celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Michaels cemetery. Memorial donations can be made in Mr. Lolley's name to the North Clarion Foundation for Special Education and Special Needs Children at 10439 Route 36 Tionesta PA. 16353, or the Clarion County Fire Association.