Park W. Tarbell

Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | August 20, 2024

Park W. "Bill" Tarbell, age 91, died August 17, 2024, at Riverside Care Center of McKeesport.  Born July 13, 1933, in Braddock, PA, he was the son of the late Park W. and Grace (Jarvis) Tarbell and the husband of the late Mary Jane (Ethridge) Tarbell.  Bill retired from the B & O Railroad, where he worked for over 45 years.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving our country for over 40 years.  He was a member of the White Oak American Legion Post 701, the Renzie Seniors, and a former member of Kephart United Methodist Church in McKeesport.  Bill enjoyed a monthly wing night with his Navy friends at Gianna Via in Caste Village, duck pin bowling in the Archer League in Glassport, and visiting family in Missouri.  He also enjoyed golfing, puzzles, cards, and trips to the casino.

Bill is survived by his children, Sheila (Thomas) Tarbell-Laughlin, of McKeesport, Tami (Dennis) Moore, of Missouri, Mary Jane (Lester) Whitt, of East McKeesport, and William D. Tarbell, of North Versailles; grandchildren, Melissa Smith, Sharon (Chris) Cantrell, Jessie Whitt, Denny (Kasie) Moore, Douglas Tarbell and Jason Whitt; great-grandson, Cole Cantrell, Claire Cantrell, Tyler Smith, and Austin Smith;  In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Rhys Tarbell.  Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel.  Entombment will follow in Restland Memorial Park, of Monroeville.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
Chris Odasso, Supervisor

Originally published August 20, 2024.

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