Edward John Foster, 74, of The Villages, Florida passed away July 25, 2023 at Cornerstone Hospice House after a lengthy hospital stay.

Born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph Richard Foster and Sarah Kelly Foster, Ed graduated from Lebanon Catholic High School, Millersville University and Villanova University.  Ed served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1967 to 1971 with a tour in Vietnam.

Ed was a High School Media Specialist and Coach in Pennsylvania and New Jersey retiring to The Villages in 2005.  A longtime golfer, he worked as an ambassador at Mallory Hill Golf Club for 9 years.

Ed is survived by his wife Linda, a son Andrew Foster, a daughter Elizabeth Tompko (Mike), four grandsons and a granddaughter on the way, brothers Joseph Foster (Trudi) and Tom Foster (Pat).

A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM on Monday, August 14, 2023, followed by a service at 11:00 AM at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc., 126 S 9th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042. Interment with full military honors will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 12:30 PM. Please share your memories with the family at our online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomlebanon.com