Sharon E. "Watts" Tabb

Sharon E. "Watts" Tabb obituary

Sharon E. "Watts" Tabb

Sharon Tabb Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harshbarger Funeral Home on Sep. 10, 2025.

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Sharon E. Tabb, 77, formerly of Mifflintown, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Embassy of Woodland Park in Orbisonia.

Born Sept. 6, 1948, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Mary (Schultz) Watts Sr. Her husband, Charles E. Tabb Jr., preceded her in death on May 2, 2001.

Also preceding her in death was her life partner, Earnest Zimmerman, on Aug. 16, 2024; five siblings, Charles W. Watts Jr., Thelma Wilson, Barbara Pheasant, Shirley Watts, and Earl Watts.

One surviving twin sister, Karen Barlett, of Granville; three children, Earl D. Tabb and wife Scarlette of Lewistown, Shirley M. Jackson of East Waterford, Charles E. "Turk" Tabb III and wife Ivy of McAlisterville; four stepchildren, Shaun Zimmerman and wife Roxanne, Jacqueline Zimmerman, Eric Zimmerman, Justin Zimmerman; seven grandchildren, Rondell Rothrock, Shonna Tabb-McCartle, Tyra Jackson, Cordell Rothrock, Addison Tabb, Charles E. Tabb IV, Ethan Leister; and Four great-grandchildren, Mia McCartle, Zyla Borttorff, Novalee Schuster, Ryker Robinson.

She was a homemaker and a former member of the Moose Family Center in Lewistown.

Sharon enjoyed shopping, traveling, and taking cruises. Most of all she loved time with her children and their families. She was surrounded by her family during her last moments of life; passing while holding her granddaughter's hand.

A Celebration of Sharon's Life followed by refreshments will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at the Lack Tuscarora EMS Building in East Waterford.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lack Tuscarora EMS, 9320 Route 75, East Waterford, PA 17021.

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