Ronald Lewis Tarr
Age 38, of 1605 Berlin St., Wilmington, Delaware (formerly of Oil City and Clarion, PA) died suddenly on April 16th, 2009.
Born March 15th, 1971 in Quincy, Massachusetts, he was the son of Timothy L. Tarr of Clarion, PA, and Bonnie J. Tighe of Homer City, PA.
He was a 1990 graduate of Clarion High School, where he completed the welding program. He played football as a defensive lineman.
He worked as a welder and metal fabricator for several steel erection companies in the Wilmington Delaware area.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-mother, Jane Fox Tarr of Clarion, PA; his step-father, Joseph Tighe of Homer City; his sister, Deborah Jean Seich and her husband Ron of Homer City, PA; a niece, Ashley Bostaph of Homer City; his maternal grandmother, Grace Carson of Cranberry, PA; an aunt, Carol Luton and her husband Curt of Oil City, PA; his uncles, David Carson and his wife Kim of Newport News, VA, Kenneth Carson and his wife Julie of Oil City, PA, and Terry Carson and his wife Chris of Oil City, PA.; and numerous cousins.
He is survived by his girlfriend, Gina Flickinger of Wilmington, DE with whom he resided.
He is also survived by his family away from home the Wallaces, of Wilmington, DE who shared these words: "Throughout the years, Ron became an intricate part of the Wallace Family, who valued his friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness. He was like a brother to Scott and Nora, and a favorite Uncle to their daughters, Meghan, Erin, Bridget and Devin. His sense of humor, and the good times we shared will be missed. Ron's memory is held deep within our hearts."
Ronald was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Oscar Lewis Tarr, his paternal grandmother Eileen Graybill Tarr, both of Oil City, PA; his maternal grandfather, Ronald Carson of Cranberry, PA; and his cousin, Jennifer Luton of Oil City, PA.
Ronald loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, swimming, and riding his motorcycle. He enjoyed repairing and rebuilding automobiles and motorcycles.
Ron was kind-hearted, possessed a great sense of humor, and lived life on his terms to the fullest. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at Bowser's Funeral Home, 4606 Old US Highway 119, Homer City, PA 15748
on May 4th, 2009 at 11:00 AM.
Condolences may be made on-line at www.delawarefuneral.com.
Krienen-Griffith
(302) 994-9614