Bonnie Jean Tarr

Bonnie Jean Tarr, 67, of Adams Street, New Castle, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at UPMC Passavant Cranberry, Cranberry Twp. She was born in Pittsburgh on December 31, 1948 a daughter of the late George Edward and Alice Grace (Noble) Tarr. Ms. Tarr worked for Allegheny Valley School and Diversified as a group home leader for 20 years. She also worked for Diversified Family Services. She was a graduate of Perry High School and the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. Ms. Tarr enjoyed gardening, cooking and music and loved to sing and dance. She also loved animals and was an advocate for many. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

She is survived by two children, Shannon Patrick Lewis and Erin Kathleen Prowell, both of New Castle, her former husband, Fred P. Lewis of Pittsburgh, one brother, Charles E. Tarr of West Sunbury, PA, one sister, Georgann R. Rasch of Grove City, PA and two grandchildren, Payne H. Prowell and Lucas L. Prowell.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 19, 2016 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue, New Castle, PA.

Blessing services will be held Friday, February 19, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Pastoral Associate Lauren DeFelice of St. Vitus Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Bonnie’s name to the Lawrence County Humane Society, 628 Pearson Mill Road, New Castle, PA 16101.