Robert D. Foster

Robert Douglas Foster, 74 of Beaver passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Heritage Valley, Beaver with his family at his side.

Born June 15, 1945 in Johnstown, PA, he was a son of the late Frank M. and Roberta Foster. He retired in from USAirways in 2003 after 40 years as Manager of Simulation Engineering. A member of Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, he was also a proud veteran of the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He enlisted at 17 years of age after graduating from Central Catholic High School at the age of 16. Doug loved to travel with family and friends, especially his “Steeler Gang”, his favorite places being Outer Banks, NC, and Cocoa Beach, FL.

A loving husband, he is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 7 years, Judy Winstead Foster. Doug was also a dedicated step father, known affectionately by his step children as Step Dougie, to his step son, Ray Winstead, and twin step daughters, Angela and Gina Winstead, all of Pittsburgh. He is survived by 3 sisters, Barbara (Bill Davis) Haus, Janet (Bill) Lockhart, all of Florida, Terri (Blaine) Lucas, Pittsburgh, a brother Stephen (Russell Saray) Foster, NYC, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was his first wife, Christine Famolaro Foster in 2006.

Friends will be received Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. 333 Third St., Beaver. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 am at Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church by his pastor, Father Robert Miller. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made if desired to the Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Ave. Beaver, PA 15009 or to the Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the amazing staff at Hillman Cancer Center-Beaver, the Concordia Visiting Nurses, and Dr. William Ferri for the loving care given to Doug.