Forest A. Bossard
December 30, 1935 ~ July 20, 2025
Born in: Saegertown, Pennsylvania
Resided in: Townville, Pennsylvania
Forest A. “Sam” Bossard, 89, of Townville, passed away on July 20, 2025, at Marquette Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 30, 1935, in Saegertown, Pennsylvania, to Archie Bossard and Lucille Heskett Bossard.
Sam will be remembered for his longtime work as a self-employed contractor, running Sam Bossard Contracting Services for over 40 years. He graduated from Townville High School in 1954 and spent much of his life doing what he loved-hunting deer, moose, and bear in Canada, fishing, and spending winters in Florida. He cherished moments spent with his family, often enjoying a hot cup of coffee in good company.
Sam was married to Linda Kay Shreffler Bossard on August 15, 1964, until her passing on November 16, 2008. He leaves behind his two sons, Mark Bossard and his wife Susan of Seminole, Florida, and Todd Bossard and his companion Connie Hyde of Guys Mills. He also has a daughter, Sherri Gates and her husband Raymond of Wallaceville, and grandchildren Devyn Bossard of Port Angeles, Washington, and Samuel Gates of Wallaceville and a sister-in-law, Shirley Bossard of Titusville.
In addition to his wife Sam was preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Bossard, in 1964, along with four grandchildren and three brothers: Jerry, Ken, and Bob Bossard.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 2nd, at 11:00 AM at Chapmanville Community Church, located at 1043 LeBouef Trail Road in Titusville.
Private burial will take place at Kingsley Cemetery, Townville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sam’s memory to Marquette Hospice House, 766 Liberty Street, Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Sam’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com
Services
Memorial Service: Saturday, August 2, 2025 11:00 am
Chapmanville Community Church
1043 Leboeuf Trail Road
Titusville, PA 16354
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Condolences to the family
Mark,Todd, Sherri,
Sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. He was a good guy, great neighbor and a fixture in Townville for sure.
Our condolences to you all.
Todd, ( Connie ) all the Bossard family
So sorry for your loss. Praying you find peace, comfort, and joy in the memories you have of your Dad.
Mark, Todd, and Sherri no words could say enough to ease the pain of losing pillar of the family
Like Sam who was a pillar of Townville. Denny Frantz introduced me to Sam shortly after I met
Dennis at the church in Townville at a Father/daughter get together at the Baptist church in
Townville.Learning that Sam was a contractor was a blessing to me. I had just recently retired
fron the USNavy and had purchased an older home and it was in need of some repairs.Sam
Was a blessing for I was newby in the village. He was very knowledgable in upgrading old
homes coached me and performed work that i had little knowledge of. Sam and I became
Hunting buddies and spent many hours hunting deer together with moderate to good success.
Sam was a good neighbor. I always enjoyed talking with him about the old times in Townville. I will miss seeing him on his mower.