Ruth E. "Edie" Tarantella

Obituary

Ruth E.(Edie) Tarantella , 87, 6862 Renovo Road, Mill Hall, PA died March 22, 2022 at UPMC Lock Haven Hospital. Born July 14, 1934 in Renovo she was the daughter of the late Kenneth C.L. and Ruth Wadsworth Mincer.  On July 29, 1950 in North Bend she married James A. Tarantella who died May 29, 2014. Edie was a long time employee at the Susque-View Home in Lock Haven where she was a nurses aid.

Ruth was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Renovo, PA. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and more recently painting stones.

Survivors include:

      2 Daughters: Elaine (Eugene) Bradney, Kempner, TX and Gloria Nelson, Renovo, PA

      3 Sons:        James (Alieta) Tarantella, Renovo, PA ; Paul Tararntella and Joseph (Kimberly)  Tarantella, both of Mill Hall, PA

      1 Sister: Beverly (Joseph) Beach, Rodman, NY

      1 Brother: Miles (the late Linda) Mincer Watertown, NY

      10 Grandchildren   11 Great-Grandchildren

***Preceded in death by: 1 son, Kenneth Tarantella

                                         1 Brother: Kenneth Mincer

There will be no visitation or funeral services for Ruth E. (Edie) Tarantella.

Interment in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Hyner, PA

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lock Haven Salvation Army, 119 E. Church St,, Lock Haven, PA  17745

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