William H Foust

Foust, William H., 85, Johnstown. Died Nov. 24, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 1, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late John Henry and Clara (Happ) Foust. Survived by wife of 62 years, Patricia A. (Tighe) Foust and these children; John, married to Marilyn (Jerome), McLean, VA; Thomas, Cortland, OH; Craig, married to Dolores (Seman), Johnstown; Donald, married to Linda (Brawley), Johnstown; and Gerald, married to Melanie (McIntire), Johnstown. 14 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Brother of Eleanora Playez, Memphis, TN; Genevieve Wainwright, Conemaugh; and Bernice Eash, Johnstown. Also nieces and nephews. World War II Navy Veteran. Retired from C & BL Railroad. Member of St. John Gualbert Cathedral, Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus and VFW. Bill was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed his family, hunting, fishing, dancing and Pittsburgh sports teams. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, where Vigil Service will be held. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM Monday at St. John Gualbert Cathedral. Very Rev. James F. Crookston, Officiating. Committal at Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum with military rites by Conemaugh Valley Detachment, Marine Corps League. Family suggests contributions to St. John Gualbert Cathedral in memory of Bill. (Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com)