George Tarbuck
George Tarbuck, 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 following a five week illness.
He was born October 2, 1935, a son of the late Mike and Sadie Dobish Tarbuck, Sr., of Lincoln Hill, Washington.
George was a 1953 graduate of Trinity High School. He later graduated from Case Western Reserve University and would obtain his EdD from Akron University. He began his career in education at the Ashland, Ohio Public Schools and would later serve many years with the Perry Local School District as Assistant Superintendent. He was known for his organizational skills and innovative learning programs to inspire opportunities for boys and girls. After retirement he worked with Appalachian schools in Ohio.
He loved his family dearly, was devoted to his faith and enjoyed gospel music. He was a loyal member of the East End YMCA in Madison, Ohio. He closely followed high school athletics, especially the Perry Pirates. For 17 years he served Lake Metroparks as a volunteer at Erie Shores Golf Club, a sport he loved to play.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marjorie Frank; son, Jeffery; son-in-law, Michael Jackisch; grandsons, Daniel (Hayley) Jackisch and Bryan Jackisch; sister, Martha (David) Ward; brothers-in-law, Roger (Marcie) Frank, Robert Frank; and many nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Ann Tarbuck; brother, Mike Tarbuck, Jr.; and sister, Sophie Tarbuck.
Friends were received from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 10 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11 at the funeral home, followed by internment at Perry Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to East End YMCA or Chapel United Methodist Church, Madison, Ohio. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com.