James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 27, 2025

Kimberly Anne Forbes-Bartko, age 62 of North Huntingdon, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1963 near Santa Monica, California, a daughter of Sondra Dugan and the late Ronald Forbes. Kim was a graduate of Norwin High School. She is a follower of Christ who loves the Lord and is now with the Lord. She was well-known as a bartender at various local bars. Kim enjoyed gardening, attending concerts, vacationing at the beach, fashion, and spending time at the area's wineries. Kim had a creative mind and she loved to create art. In her free time, she looked forward to working on her own inventions, once even receiving a patent. Most of all, Kim cherished the time she spent with her friends and family. In addition to her father, Kim was preceded in death by one brother, Scott Hredocik. She is survived by one son Michael, two daughters Kennedy Forbes-Nicholas and Legacy Forbes-Tanney, two brothers Jeffrey Forbes (and wife Anny) and Kristofer Rainey, and two sisters Melissa Hredocik and Tara Rainey (and husband Jimmy). Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Sunday from 3 to 7 PM with a service beginning at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Kim's name to the ALS Association. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Originally published March 27, 2025.
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