David James Jim Tatsch; 65; of Monessen; died Friday; June 17; 2005; in Mon Valley Hospital. A son of the late Louis and Mary Jane Armiger Tatsch; he was born in Monessen on May 12; 1940. Catholic by faith; he was a lifelong resident of Monessen. Mr. Tatsch worked as a printer throughout the Mon Valley and was formerly a member of the Raven’s Club. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era. Survivors include his wife of 27 years; Joyce Rosborough Tatsch; one son; Timothy Tatsch of Monessen; two sisters and one brother-in-law; Patricia Gogol of Monessen and Verene and Charles Schaming of Belle Vernon; three brothers and sisters-in-law; Louis R. and Margaret Tatsch of Sheffield Village; Ohio; Thomas Jeffrey and Diane Tatsch; and John Martin Tatsch; all of Monessen; and Tina Tatsch of Belle Vernon; one uncle and aunt; Robert and Laverne Tatsch of Monessen and many nieces; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one brother; Edward Allan Tatsch; in 1997; and one brother-in-law; Raymond Gogol; in 1989. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home on Monday at 8:30 p.m. with Rev. Msgr. P. Lino Ramellini officiating.

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