Timothy N. Tarbet

Age 71, of Minerva passed away, Sunday September 22, 2024 in Aultman Hospital. He was born December 8, 1952 in Canton to the late Harris "Jake" and Beverly (Gray) Tarbet.  He was a sales rep for Stanbaugh's and retired from True Value Hardware where he was a corporate trainer.  After retirement he worked for the Hartville Hardware.  He is the current Mayor of the Village of Minerva and formerly served on the council and is a member of the Village of Minerva Planning Commission, the Village Community Improvement Corporation, Stark County Regional Planning Committee, Carroll County CIC, the Carroll County Planning Commission and MAPSS.  He is a member of the Minerva First Christian Church where he was a former Deacon and Trustee. He is a US Army Veteran and served on the Minerva Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years, retiring as a captain.  He is a former President of the Minerva Rotary, former President of the Minerva Chamber of Commerce, member of the Stark County Mayor's Assoc., member of the Stockers and Streeters Club, Minerva Historical Society and the Minerva Area Community Charitable Trust Assoc. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1971, attended the University of Akron and received an associate's degree in accounting from Stark State University.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy (Peterson) Tarbet whom he married Nov. 3, 1973, 2 daughters, Lesley (David) Perlberg of Solon, Tiffany (David) Rogers of Louisville, sister, Wendy Tarbet of Minerva and 4 grandchildren; Grace and Alex Perlberg, Cohen and Dawsen Rogers.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 am in the Minerva First Christian Church with Andre Norman officiating.  Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery.  Calling hours will be Wednesday 6-8 pm at the Minerva First Christian Church in Minerva and one hour prior to services from 10-11am on Thursday.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Minerva Area Community Charitable Trust Assoc., c/o 203 N. Market St., Minerva for future village projects. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.