Ann Foht Obituary
Ann Foht, age 82, of Fairview, passed away on Friday October 3, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie, PA on February 28, 1943, a daughter of the late Leslie and Margaret Moore Rouse.
Ann graduated from Northwestern High School in 1961. She was the co-owner of Foht Investments with her husband Jack for over 40 years. She enjoyed painting, gardening, crafts, sewing and crocheting. Her family was her biggest joy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Foht and her three sisters, Elizabeth Rouse, Katherine Rouse and Virgina Pohl.
She is survived by her children, William L. Rogers (Debra) of Albion; Beth Ann Sheldon (Rick) of Girard, J. Brian Foht of Fairview and Natalie Ann Latimer (Patrick) of Fairview; eight grandchildren, Kristy, Kara, Alicia, Ari, Andrew, Jack, Liam and Emma Jean; two great granddaughters, Violet and Zoe; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call at Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main Street East, Girard, on Thursday October 9, 2025, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
Memorials may be made to Erie Home for Children and Adults, 226 West 27th Street, Erie, PA 16504.
Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com.
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