Obituaries
March 15, 2021

Terry K. ‘Pops’ Foster Sr. – Monongahela

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Terry K. “Pops” Foster Sr., 66, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 14, 2021, in his home. He was born June 18, 1954, in New Eagle, son of Harvey Theodore and Margaret Susan Hoffman Foster Sr. Terry was a 1973 graduate of Ringgold High School, Monongahela Division. He retired from Monongahela Valley Hospital with 35 years of employment and was a former member of both the Monongahela and New Eagle volunteer fire departments. Terry loved fishing, sports (especially his Pittsburgh teams), karaoke and was an accomplished pool player. He was extremely proud of his Monongahela roots, having been born, raised and pasing away there. He was a true son of Monongahela. He is survived by two sons, Terry (Sandra) Foster Jr. of Speers and Timothy (Jennifer) Foster of Belle Vernon; daughter, Kerrianne (Joseph) Donovan of Courtney; former wife and beloved friend, Nancy (Jay) McMurdy of Beaver Falls; five grandchildren, Martin, Ashleigh, Abigail and Elizabeth Foster and Zachary Donovan; two brothers, Joe (Connie) Foster of Zion, Ill., and Robert (Judy) Foster of Monongahela; sister, Sally Guydan of Ocala, Fla.; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends that share our loss. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Teddy Jr., Harry, Eddie “Yuk”, twin Jerry, Frank and James Foster; and his sister, Peggy Kite. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021, at FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 W. Main St., Monongahela, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Inurnment will be in the Monongahela Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In order to be compliant with state guidelines concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, masks MUST be worn and social distancing maintained. Please limit your visitation time to allow for other family and friends to visit. The family would like to thank you in advance for your understanding. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

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