Chad Duane LeForte, 40, of Newville, passed away accidentally on Friday, February 10, 2017 at home. He was born on March 9, 1976 in Carlisle, and is the son of Corrine A. (LeForte) Wickard and Danny D. Wickard.

Chad graduated from Cumberland Valley High School with the class of 1995, where he played varsity football and studied auto body with the VoTech program. Chad had worked as an assistant manager with Sheetz in Mt. Holly Springs for several years and also enjoyed working with his father, Danny Wickard's Siding, Carlisle. Chad enjoyed golfing and fishing with his wife and friends. He was much loved and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Chad was of Protestant faith.

In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by his devoted friend and wife, Leah R. Bouder-LeForte, one son, Logan J. LeForte at home, his paternal grandmother, Luetta Wickard of Newville and many extended family members and friends.

A viewing will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 followed by funeral services at 7:30 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover, St., Carlisle, with Pastor Tara Little officiating. Memorial donations may be made to his wife.