With love and much sadness, our father, John A. Fortna, has gone home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was the husband of Mary (Andrews) Fortna.

Born in Lebanon, PA, on June 12, 1939, John was a son of the late Arnold and Anna (Kleinfelter) Fortna. He was employed by Big Mike’s Beverage for many years. He loved spending time at West Bay Park, DE, with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by his children, Carl Fortna, husband of Michelle, of Fredericksburg, PA, John Fortna Jr., of Lebanon, PA, David Fortna, husband of Audrey, of Lebanon, PA, and Michelle Fortna, partner of Dennis, of Lititz, PA; step-sons, Scott Via, husband of Joan, of Lebanon, PA, and Jeff Via; grandchildren, Amanda, Brett, Katie, Tasha, Trevor, and Casey; brother, Robert Fortna; and several nephews, great-grandchildren, and friends at West Bay. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Fortna; and infant sister.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. He will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284. Thompson Funeral Home Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements. Please share your memories with the family at Thompson Funeral Home’s online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com.

At Thompson Funeral Home, four generations of the Thompson family have offered their knowledge, compassion, and experience while serving the families of the Lebanon area for the past 135 years.