Palla J. Tautin

Beloved Palla J. Tautin, 97, of Conneautville, PA died peacefully December 31, 2021, at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, Meadville, PA, attended by family and the compassionate caregivers of Wesbury. Her passing followed a period of declining health, compounded by a breakthrough case of Covid-19. Palla was born May 28, 1924, at Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Oliver D. Tarr and Helen Hall Tarr. Following the birth of her brothers Robert and Ronald, the family moved to Linesville, PA where Palla attended schools and graduated from Linesville High School in 1942. During WWII, she supported the war effort by working as a munitions parts inspector. At work she met her future husband John Tautin, Sr. They married in December, 1945, during his service in the US Navy. They remained married for 67 years, raising four children and operating Very Long Lane Farm, a Dairy of Distinction in Cussewago Township. It was on the farm that Palla’s interests in nature and archaeology developed. She was particularly fond of birds and butterflies, and over a period of 60 years, her searches for Indian artifacts in farm fields yielded a show-worthy collection. She with her artifact collection became a fixture at archaeological events. Palla was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Helen Tarr, her brothers Robert D. Tarr and Ronald N. Tarr, and her husband John Tautin, Sr. She is survived by: sons and daughters, John Tautin, Jr. (Joan) of Conneautville, Pa, Mark M. Tautin of Conneaut Lake, PA, Susan L. Cianella of Erie, PA, and Mary M. Tautin (Susan) of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren Jason Cianella (Amanda) of Pittsburgh, PA, Trevor Sheehy, Tyler Sheehy (Shania) and great grand-daughter Fallon of Charlotte, NC, Julie Cianella (Bethany) and great grandson Derek Cianella of Dallas, TX; and lastly, by many other relatives and friends of all ages, all loved by her. Due to the resurgence of Covid-19, there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Philip Roman Catholic Church, Crossingville, PA, where Palla was a faithful member for 70 years. For everyone’s comfort and safety, attendees are requested to follow Covid-19 precautions with masking and distancing. Palla would have wanted it that way. Interment at St. James Cemetery, Crossingville, will take place at a later date, as will a Celebration of Life. Much as she liked flowers, Palla was charitable beyond her means, and herself preferred making memorial donations that would help others and their causes. Should people choose to do that, two of her favorites were the French Creek Valley Conservancy, Meadville, PA, and Emmaus Ministries, Erie, PA. Finally, of the grief and sadness that many are feeling at this time, she would famously have said “This, too, shall pass.” So, it will. Remember Palla fondly, being grateful for the love and joy that she brought to so many for 97 years. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence on Palla's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville.