Pauline “Polly” Foster
Pauline “Polly” Foster, age 89 of Strasburg, died Monday morning, Sept. 10, 2018, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, following a brief illness.
Born Aug. 26, 1929, in Canton, Polly was the daughter of the late Chester and Minnie Good. She also was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Larry Foster, who died July 16, 1993; her grandson, Kenneth Michael Foster; and sister, Phyllis Emmons.
Polly retired as financial secretary of the St. John United Church of Christ in Strasburg, following 22 years of service. She also assisted her husband in the operation of the former Foster Gardens in Strasburg.
Polly was a longtime member of the St. John UCC in Strasburg and its Seasoned Seniors for 25 years. She was a 20-year volunteer at the Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County and enjoyed her membership in the Geib Knitting Group.
Polly will be sadly missed by her family including her two sons, Tim (Paula) Foster of Dover and Ted (Carol) Foster of Strasburg; nine grandchildren, Erin Daga, Philip Foster, Corey Foster, Brian Foster, Alyssa Baker, Devyn Lawrence, Kellie Foster, Bailey Sokowoski and Ellyce Foster; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services celebrating Polly’s life will be held Friday, Sept. 14 beginning at 10 a.m. in the St. John United Church of Christ in Strasburg with Rev. Jason Rissler officiating. Interment will be in the Grandview Union Cemetery in Strasburg. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Those unable to attend can sign the online guestbook at www.tolandherzig.com.
The Toland-Herzig Funeral Home in Strasburg is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the St. John United Church of Christ, 516 N. Wooster Ave., Strasburg, OH 44680, or the Community Hospice Truman House, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.