Cecil Henry Tartt Jr. was born on January 20, 1942. He was the proud son of the late Cecil Henry Tartt and Leola Ellis Tartt. Cecil was a graduate of Donora High School and worked for US Steel National Tubes Mckeesport as first helper on the glass furnace. He had a love for horses and was truly a cowboy at heart. Cecil enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was an excellent rider. When riding along with his sons he was most proud. Cecil enjoyed spending time with his friends and was a fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the Brothers of the Hammer and the Elks Lodge No. 208 and former owner of Bummy’s Bar & Lounge of Donora. Cecil had a superb personality which drew many crowds by his side. Cecil met and married the love of his life of 57 years, Helen Tartt, and together they raised their beautiful children to cherish life and family. His children and grandchildren were his heart and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for them. On July 20, 2022, Cecil departed this life, and his memory will last forever, and those that knew him will never forget him. He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Corwin Dorodi and Ciara Laidley; siblings, Joyce Ann Waters, Sylvester “Syl” Durant and Ricky Minnie. He leaves to cherish his memory loving wife, Helen Tartt of Donora; children, Cecil (Karen) Tartt III of Monessen, Diana Tartt his loving and dedicated daughter of Monessen, Brett R. Tartt of Monessen, and George Eric Tartt of Donora; other children, Jamal Garry of Maryland, Equilla Lyle of Maryland, Corinne Jackson of Columbus, Ohio, Sheena Vince of Donora, and Rhonda Thomas of Washington; grandchildren, Chris Tartt, Phillip Tartt, Cecil Tartt IV, Morgan Dillard, Natalia Holmes, Steven Holmes, Blair Tartt, Joshua Smith, Chris Margonie, Alexis Allen, Tyler Campbell, and Courtnee Arnold; one sister, Valetta Moore of Ambridge, Pa.; five brothers, Dane Tartt of Irwin, Irving Tartt of Donora, Edward Tartt of Washington, Pa., Frank Tartt and Daniel (Lois) Thomas of Donora; nieces and nephews, Gary Simms, Sherriye Winmon, Autumn Tartt, Jeremy Tartt and Shayla Hodgson; friend, Gregory Lomax; other grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 30, 2022, at First Baptist Church Donora, with services to follow at noon. Arrangements entrusted to HOUSE OF LAW INC., Penn Hills, www.houseoflawinc.com.
