John P. Tabakelis, Sr., 90, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Complete Care at Berkshire Center. He was the husband of the late Ruth A. (Wenger) Kreiser Tabakelis, who passed away October 23, 2018.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Peter and Demetroula Tabakelis. He was a US Army Veteran. John worked as a tire builder at Firestone Tires, Pottstown from 1955-1980; and later worked at Occidental Petroleum Corp., Pottstown, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the American Goldwing Association; and VFW. He enjoyed working on cars, riding motorcycles, and was known as a true handyman.

He is survived by two sons: John P. Tabakelis, Jr., husband of Peggy A. (Hughes), Coatesville, and George P. Tabakelis, husband of Christine A. (Hix), Muhlenberg Twp.; a daughter: Rita M. (Tabakelis) Lebo, wife of Ralph W. Lebo, Jr., Muhlenberg Twp.; eleven grandchildren: Kirsten, Theresa, Stephen, Bernadette, Alexandria, Samantha, Zachary, Stephanie, Philip, Ethan, and Austin; and twelve great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife: Margaret C. (Bausman) Tabakelis Kohl, who passed November 7, 2009; and his four brothers, and two sisters.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 11:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street Leesport, PA 19533. Burial will follow in Charles Evans Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com