Thomas L. Saltsman, Grandfather

Thomas L. Saltsman, 63, of Port Allegany, died Monday (December 8, 2014) in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.

He was born Nov. 29, 1951 in Renovo, PA, a son of William and Evelyn Royer Saltsman. He was raised by his step father, Warren Miller. On February 27, 1971, in Port Allegany, he married Rosemary Chirillo, who survives.

Mr. Saltsman attended Port Allegany High School and worked as a quarryman in local stone quarries.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with his grandchildren. He was also a huge Buffalo Bills fan.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by:

three daughters: Evelyn (Mike Liebeck) Saltsman of Dayton, TX, Bobbie Jo ( Chris) Poorman and Tina Saltsman, both of Port Allegany, PA

one son: Thomas (Stacy) Saltsman of Dayton, TX

13 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild

a step brother: Warren (Karen) Miller of Port Allegany

a step-sister: Sandy Love of Elkland, MD

and several nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, and his step father, Warren Miller, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: John, LeRoy, and James Saltsman, and one nephew.

Fulfilling Thomas' wishes, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11:00 am, in the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 105 N. Main St., Port Allegany, with the Rev. Chris Stavish, pastor of the Open Arms Community Church, Port Allegany, officiating.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to The ALS Association - 1275 K Street NW - Suite 250 - Washington, DC  20005. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.