John W. Foster's obituary , Passed away on December 3, 2023 in Rockford, Ohio

John W. Foster

January 8, 1936 - December 3, 2023 (87 years old)

Rockford, Ohio

John W. Foster's obituary , Passed away on December 3, 2023 in Rockford, Ohio

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Cowan & Son Funeral Home - Van Wert

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John W. Foster

January 8, 1936 - December 3, 2023 (87 years old)

Rockford, Ohio


John W. Foster Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John W. Foster of Rockford, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 87, on December 3, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Harold and Mary Margaret Foster (Lautzenheiser). He is survived by: his wife Donna Foster (Smith); his children, John Foster (Laura) of Van Wert, Dr. Jocelyn Wray (Kim) of Van Wert, Bethany Howard (Jonathan) of Warsaw and Ruth Ann Hughes (Scott) of Millbury, Ohio; his grandchildren, Jonathan Foster, A. J. Foster, Andrea Foster, Sarah Wray, Daniel Wray, Kathryn Wray, Luke Howard, David Howard, Thomas Howard, Heidi Miller (Brian), Casey Hughes, Leah Birchall (Ron) and Derek Hughes; and his siblings, Raymond Foster (Fran) of Van Wert, Martha Anderson (John) of New Carlisle, Joan Rorick (John) of New Haven, Judy Liggett of Lima and Ellen LeMaster of Convoy. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren.

Preferred memorials are to the Mercer County Cancer Society, Box 824, Celina, Ohio 45822 and The Gideon's International.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cowan & Son Funeral Home - Van Wert



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December 5, 2023

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Dec 07

Visitation

Cowan & Son Funeral Home
616 S Washington St, Van Wert, OH 45891

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Dec 08

Funeral service

New Horizons Community Church
833 S Main St, Rockford, OH 45882

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