Judith A. Foerster 1942-2020
BOARDMAN — Judith A. Foerster, 77, passed peacefully Saturday evening, May 23, 2020, in Monaca, Pa. Judith, affectionately known as Judy, passed away peacefully in her youngest son’s home, surrounded by many of her children and grandchildren. Her children had some of her favorite gospel hymns playing in the background when the Lord called Judy to her celestial home in glory. She will forever be remembered for her loving and caring heart to all who knew her, her infectious smile, and her family and friends will forever miss her holiday gatherings, and the family meals, especially with her famous meatloaf and fried chicken, as well as her deep love for Jesus.
She was born Nov. 21, 1942 in North Lima, a daughter of Eddie and Marguerite Crook Smith and had been a lifelong area resident.
Judith was a graduate of North Lima High School and was a homemaker. She was a faithful member of Simon Road Church of God for 37 years. Through the church, she was involved with Christian Women’s Connection. She was a volunteer for Wycliffe Bible Translators and also the Struthers PTA. She also enjoyed square dancing, and with her husband, belonged to the Steel Valley Squares.
Her husband, Alfred Foerster Jr., whom she married March 27, 1964, died Dec. 18, 1999.
She leaves her three daughters, Peggy Spatar of Lordstown, Dorothy Martin of Boardman and Candy (Gary) Binkley of Struthers; four sons, Chuck Foerster of Boardman, Bob (Lori) Foerster of Salem, David Foerster of New Brighton, Pa. and Rick Lane (Karen) Foerster of Monaca, Pa.; two sisters, Maxine (Rich) Barthlomew of North Lima and Karen Pace of Delta, Utah; two brothers, Gene (Nancy) Smith of Salem and Eddie (Irene) Smith Jr. of Loyal, Wis.; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, and her husband, she was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Shari Spatar and Becky Foerster; and two sons-in-law, John Spatar Sr. and Bob Martin; as well as two brothers, Ronnie and George Smith.
An outdoor service will be held noon Monday, June 1, 2020 at Midway Mennonite Church in Columbiana, with Pastor James Bartholomew and Pastor Earl Litman officiating. Friends may call 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Davis-Becker Funeral Home in Boardman.
Arrangements are by the Davis-Becker Funeral Home in Boardman. Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.
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