Henry J. "Hank" Tarbell

EDINBORO - Henry "Hank" J. Tarbell, 87, of Edinboro, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at home. He was born in Edinboro on April 18, 1923, son of the late Jesse and Beatrice Lawrence Tarbell. He was a graduate of Edinboro High School, class of 1941. Hank operated a dairy farm in Edinboro in partnership with his father until 1961. In addition, he was a second generation postal worker in Edinboro, retiring in 1979. Hank was a loving husband and father as well as pursuing many outdoor interests. He was a member of the Edinboro Sportsman's Club for many years. Hank could often be found on Edinboro Lake and was a master of musky and bass fishing. He enjoyed sharing his outdoor experiences with his family and fond recollections of him on the water and out in the woods will always be remembered. Some of Hank's other activities included the Edinboro bowling league, wintering in Florida with his beloved wife, Gertrude, and spending time with his grandchildren. Hank was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Tarbell, in 1999; his daughter, Jill Tarbell, in 1973; his daughter-in-law, Kathleen Owen-Tarbell, in 2007; a brother, Garner Tarbell; and sister Vivian Revak. Survivors include his two sons, Henry Tarbell, Jr. and John Tarbell, both of Edinboro; and two grandsons, Justin Tarbell, currently residing in Franklin, N.C., and Ryan Tarbell, currently residing in Hayfork, Calif. Friends may call at the Glunt Funeral Home, 210 Erie St., Edinboro, on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A brief service will be held there on Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Edinboro Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 823 Filmore Ave., Erie, PA 16505. To send condolences please visit www.gluntfuneralhome.com.