William G. Forster, 49 of Richmond , Ohio passed away Monday evening June 27, 2011 at 8:40 PM due to a traffic accident on St. Hwy. 43.

He was born August 20, 1961 in Steubenville , Ohio to the late Charles A. and Nancy Wright Forster of East Springfield, OH.

He graduated from Stanton High School , Hammondsville , OH and last worked as a maintenance operator of a local apartment complex.

In addition to his mother he survived by his wife, Cheryl Thompson Forster; children, William G. Jr. and his companion Patricia Leaphart, and Cody Forster of Richmond; and two grandchildren; brothers, Albert Charles Jr. (Bonnie) Forster of Quakertown, PA, and Scott (Lori) Forster of Amsterdam; sisters, Nadine Forster of Toronto, OH, and Melissa (Andy) Kunsman of Houston, PA.

William will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a loving son, husband, and father. His grandchildren were the light of this life.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home of Richmond, Ohio. Send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com .