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Charles E. &x22Pap&x22

November 18, 1934 - August 18, 2011

Charles E. &x22Pap&x22 Obituary

FOSTER – Charles E. “Pap” or “Hoss,” 76, Fishertown, formerly of Johnstown, died Aug. 18, 2011, at Windber Medical Center. Born Nov. 18, 1934, in Johnstown, son of the late John R. and Catherine (Foust) Foster. Also preceded in death by stepmother, Vera Graham. Survived by wife, Kathy (LaPorta) and “Angel”; along with children, John, Cresson; Michael, married to the former Vivian Key, California; and Beth Ann, wife of James Bish, Ohio; stepdaughter, Kathy Jennings, and companion, Carl Anderson Jr., Belsano; and grandchildren, Broc Jennings, and companion, Bethany Furlong; Krystal Jennings, and companion, Brian Wolfe; Ian, and other children of Beth Ann Bish. A graduate of Johnstown High School. Retired from the Gautier Department, Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp. He also was a charter and school bus driver for McIlwain Bus Lines, with 45 years of service. He was an avid bowler with Sunday Night Mutts Bowling League, Junior Mechanics and Moose 48, Johnstown. Charles was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed attending and supporting all of his grandchildren’s sporting events. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10 a.m. Monday at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, the Rev. Thomas Budner, officiating. Entombment, Richland Cemetery Mausoleum. Online condolences may be posted at www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.

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FOSTER – Charles E. “Pap” or “Hoss,” 76, Fishertown, formerly of Johnstown, died Aug. 18, 2011, at Windber Medical Center. Born Nov. 18, 1934, in Johnstown, son of the late John R. and Catherine (Foust) Foster. Also preceded in death by stepmother, Vera Graham. Survived by wife, Kathy (LaPorta) and “Angel”; along with children, John, Cresson; Mi

Published on August 19, 2011

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