Albert E. Foster, Jr., 74, of Clymer, died Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the Crystal Waters Personal Care Home in Home. Born, May 28, 1947 in Center Township, Indiana County, he was the son of the late Albert E. Foster, Sr and Freda (Smith) Foster. He was widowed from his wife of 45 years, Charlotte L. (Brocius) Foster on July 26, 2016.
He was a 1966 graduate of Laura Lamar High School in Homer City and was a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps. He made a career of working in the coal mines and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America.
Albert loved to watch movies and had an extensive collection of old movies at his home. He also enjoyed watching gameshows and was an avid Pirate and Steelers fan. Most importantly, he is remembered by his family as a loving and caring father and grandfather who will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his three children: Rose Mano (Daniel), Dixonville; Dorothy Sabo, Colorado; and Albert “Bud” Foster, III (Cathy), New York. Also surviving are his four grandchildren: Amanda Foster; Matthew Mano; Maya Sabo; and Liam Foster and four great grandchildren: Aveyah Foster; Alivia Lute; Jensen Mano; and Aurora Mano. Other survivors include his sister, Eleanor Foster of Ohio and his loyal four legged companion at home, his dog, Baby Girl Chloe. Caregiver and special friend, Kelly Hudak.
In addition to his wife and parents, Albert was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Garrison.
Friends will be received Saturday, May 21st from Noon until 2pm, the time of his funeral service at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory of Clymer. Pastor Tom Pugh will officiate. Burial with military honors will be at the Sample Run Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Four Footed Friends or to the American Lung Association. Online condolences may be made by visiting the funeral home website: rbfh.net.
