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FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017
Donald L. Drabert, 76, of Roulette, PA
Donald L. Drabert
Donald L. Drabert, 76, of Roulette, PA, died Thursday (May 18, 2017) in the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland.
He was born Dec. 13, 1940 in Roulette Twp., a son of John and Alta Dingman Drabert. On June 23, 1962 in the Fishing Creek Methodist Church, he married Patricia Ruth Bigley, who died in 2009.
US Army Veteran
Mr. Drabert was a 1958 graduate of Port Allegany High School and a 1985 graduate of Alfred University.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1958 to 1961.
Mr. Drabert worked for Pure Carbon in Coudersport, Dresser Rand in Olean, NY and Gould Pumps in Seneca Falls, NY in Computer Aided Drafting. He retired in 2002.
He was a member of Riverside Methodist Church and the Roulette Alumni Association.
He is survived by:
- one daughter: Carla (Toby Dexter) Drabert of Roulette, PA
- one son: Brian (Lisa) Drabert of Roulette, PA
Three grandchildren:
- Jessica (Josh) Hendershot,
- Kari (Alex) Johnson and
- Brittany (Levi Perry) Drabert
- one great-granddaughter: Alaina Hendershot
- A longtime companion, Sharon Baker of Roulette
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and
- one brother Jack Drabert.
Visitation will be held on Monday May 22, 2017 from 2 - 4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 105 N. Main St., Port Allegany, PA, where funeral and committal services will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:00 am with the Rev. Randall Headley, Pastor of the Riverside Methodist Church, officiating.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Potter County Honor Guard.
- Burial will be in the Fishing Creek Cemetery, Roulette.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Potter County Hospice or the Roulette Ambulance Association.
Online Condolence may be made at, www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com,
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/19/2017 08:10:00 PM 1 comments
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009
Patricia R. Bigley Drabert, 70, formerly of Roulette, PA
Patricia R. Bigley Drabert, 70, formerly of Roulette, PA passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009 at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport.
Born on December 3, 1938 in Bradford, PA she was the daughter of William Harry and Ruth Esther Goodman Bigley. On June 23, 1962 in Roulette, she married Donald Lee Drabert who survives.
Mrs. Drabert had resided at Sweden Valley Manor for the past six years and had previously lived in Roulette and Seneca Falls, NY. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Fishing Creek United Methodist Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband are
- a son, Brian C. (Lisa) Drabert of Roulette,
- a daughter, Carla M. Drabert of Roulette,
three granddaughters,
- Jessica Lynn Barr,
- Kari Leigh-Anne Drabert, and
- Brittany Marie Drabert, all of Roulette,
two sisters,
- Alice Weaver of Decatur, IL, and
- Shirley (Frank) Cochran of Eldred, PA,
three brothers,
- Pete (Ida) Bigley Eldred PA,
- Wade “Sam” (Karen) Bigley of Eldred, PA, and
- Paul (Janet) Bigley of Farmers Valley, PA.
She was preceded in death by her parents and
three brothers,
- Charles Bigley,
- Robert Bigley and
- William “Mort” Bigley.
Friends may call at the Fickinger Funeral Home, Coudersport, on Wednesday from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Funeral and committal services will be held at 11:00am Thursday at the funeral home.
- Burial will be in Fishing Creek Cemetery, Roulette.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Fishing Creek United Methodist Church or the Riverside United Methodist Church, River Street, Roulette, PA 16746.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 11/16/2009 08:53:00 PM 4 comments
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Anonymous said...
One surviving brother was inadvertantly ommitted. Pete Bigley, spouse Ida, Eldred Pa.
We are doing our best to get this corrected before i goes ino print in the Era.
So sorry Uncle Pete.
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 10:24:00 PM EST
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Our prayers go out to the Drabert family. God Bless and comfort you all!
Brad Jones
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 10:43:00 PM EST
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Drabert family.
Long family
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 6:27:00 AM EST
Anonymous said...
Our Prayers go out to Don and the whole Drabert Family. We know that losing a loved one is not easy, and if there is anything we can do just let us know.
Thoughts and Prayers
Betty and David Shalkowski
- in the Fishing Creek Methodist Church
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