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Tad D. Culver, 84, of North East passed away on Thursday October 30, 2025 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
He was born on April 30, 1941 in Warren, Ohio to the late Leo and Helen (McSparren) Culver.
Tad graduated from Wattsburg High School in 1959 and was a veteran serving in the United States National Guard.
He was employed as milkman for Sanida Dairy and was a Greyhound Bus driver for several years.
Tad was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church in Wattsburg.
He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed movies, books, singing, music, and listening to Perry Como.
Tad was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn Matteson Culver whom he married April 1, 1961; and half-sister, Darlene.
He is survived by his children, Troy Culver (Christina), Suzanne Hussey (Bill), Brett Culver (Yvonne), Craig Culver (Tina), and Matt Culver (Peggy); half-sister, Shelby; half-brother, Keith Culver; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends and family may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East on Tuesday November 4th from 3:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Private interment will be held at Wattsburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association, 2115 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16428. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.
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