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John Tarbox Obituary
OLEAN - John E. Tarbox, of 1771 S. Happy Hollow Road, passed away Friday (April 25, 2025) at Highland Park in Wellsville.
John was born May 10, 1942, in Olean, and was the son of Charles E. and Wilma F. Russell Tarbox. On Nov. 23, 1963, at the Olean First Methodist Church, he married Janet E. Comstock, who survives.
John was a 1960 graduate of Portville Central School. He served in the U.S. Navy from May 17, 1962 to July 21, 1966.
John worked as a respiratory therapist at St. Francis Hospital, Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital.
John attended St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. He was a lifetime member of Weston Mills Fire Department, a member of the Portville Masonic Lodge 579, the Scottish Rite Consistory in Coudersport, Pa. and the Order of the Amaranth Portville Court 19.
Along with his loving wife Janet, John is survived by two children, Raymond C. (Paula) Tarbox of Jonesville, N.C. and Melynda M. (Dale) Langworthy of Olean; four grandchildren, Ryen, Trever, Shaine (Katie) and Conner; four great-grandchildren, Kyliegh, Kaleigha, Braelynn and Bentley; and a sister, Mary J. Menter of Olean.
John was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Charles Tarbox; and a sister, Patricia Tarbox.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 109 S. Barry St., Olean. Rev. Kim Rossi Rector will officiate, with a luncheon to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Weston Mills Fire Department, 1310 Olean-Portville Road, Olean, NY 14760.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean.
Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com.
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John H. Gray
May 1, 2025
Knew John in the Weston´s Mills Jr. Drum & Bugel Corp. RIP peace John.
Pat Allen
April 30, 2025
I worked with John when we both worked at the Olean General Hospital. I cannot say enough, good things about John. He was not only a coworker but a friend, not only to me but a friend to so many. He would always had a smirk/smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes. My twin sister, who also worked at the Olean General Hospital, and I took a class with John. I am surprised we all passed because we had so much "fun" in the class. You were a great guy. My sincere condolences to John´s wife, his children, and other family members. Rest in peace, John.
patrick
April 30, 2025
rip
Marlis Coss Aaron Powers
April 30, 2025
I grew up on Promised Land Road with John and his siblings. Over the years he always had a smile on his face and a friendly greeting. He was one of the best.
Beth Vandenberg/Wymer
April 29, 2025
I had the pleasure of working with John, at St Francis Hospital and at OGH. He always had a smile on his face and was a kind man. Later he worked at TransAm, Will miss him. Prayer for his family.
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