Obituary of Charles Alan Tribble

Charles Alan Tribble Charles Alan Tribble, age 82, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 in Greensburg, PA. He was born in Erie on February 23, 1934, the son of the late Charles A. and Kathryn L. Amann Tribble. Charlie was a Spring 1952 graduate of Strong Vincent High School in Erie. He married Nancy Louise Sands on August 7, 1956. He served in the US Army from 1956 to 1958, where he was stationed at Ft. Monmouth, NJ and served as a radio instructor during his time there. After serving in the Army, He was employed by the Federal Aviation Administration at Erie International Airport, working as an electronics technician. He retired from the FAA in 1994 and enjoyed his retirement and his hobby of working with all things electronic, and was always willing to lend a hand to a friend in need. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church prior to moving to Greensburg. Charlie was an ongoing fan and supporter of the musical organizations in which his children participated during their youth. Among them were the Strong Vincent HS Band; Erie Mavericks Jr. Drum & Bugle Corp; Erie Philharmonic Youth Orchestra; and the Indiana University of PA Marching Band. Mr. Tribble was predeceased by his parents, his wife Nancy, one daughter, Kimberly Ann Tribble, and one brother, Douglas Tribble. He is survived by his son Stephen Tribble (wife Gail, children Michael and Alexandra Kania) of Greensburg, PA; and one daughter Karen Sheldon (Roger) of Littleton, MA. He is also survived by one grandson Andrew C. Sheldon of Littleton. Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Monday, January 16, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. and are invited there on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 for the Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice in Charlie’s name.