MEADVILLE - Joseph Charles Tatters, Sr., 58, of Meadville, passed away, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at U.P.M.C. Hamot. Joseph was born on October 25, 1957, in Meadville; a son of the late Joseph Fielding and Marcella Webster Tatters.

He attended Meadville Schools. He was formerly employed by Crawford Central School District and the Eagles Club.. Joseph was a member of the Italian Civic Club, VFW Post 2006, he also enjoyed kayaking, gardening, fishing, spending time with family, family gatherings, and especially spending time with his great nephew Kolten.

Survivors include his three sons, Joseph C. Tatters, Jr, and his wife Tammy, of Cochranton; Chris D. Tatters of Guys Mills; and Scott A. Tatters and his wife Dolores of Guys Mills; his former spouse and friend Patricia Tatters of Guys Mills; Step-Mother Shirley M Tatters, of Meadville; grandchildren, Scott A. Tatters, Jr; Chris D. Tatters, Jr.; Megan Tatters, Brenna Tatters, Kaden Tatters, Mason Tatters, Bryce Tatters, and Malia Tatters; two brothers, Ron Tatters and his companion Tonja Loper; of Meadville; and Glenn Tatters and his wife Joann; a sister, Debbie Tatters Manross and her husband Mike of Meadville; a close friend, Connie Walters of Cochranton; also many very close nieces and nephews.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Fielding Tatters in 2013 and Marcella Tatters in 1979; and a sister, Cindy Tatters.

Family and friends are welcome to call on Friday, November 13th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14th at 10:00 am at the funeral home with Brandon M. Manross, officiating.

Private burial will follow in Kingsley Cemetery, Townville.

The family would like to thank all the neighbors and friends that took the time to help Joseph over the years.

Memorial contributions may be made in Joseph's memory to the American Cancer Society, 2115 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508

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