TARABEK REGINA BOSNAK Regina Bosnak Tarabek passed away on August 16, 2015, in Modesto, CA, at the age of 96. Born to John and Mary Bosnak in McKeesport, PA, she was the sixth of seven children. She graduated from McKeesport High School in 1936. Regina met her husband, Joe Tarabek, at dance nights in Kennywood Amusement Park. They married in 1937, making their home in Duquesne and Munhall where Joe worked at Mesta Machine Company. They had two children, Jean and Leonard. After an operation that left Joe paralyzed, they moved to Rialto, CA in 1951. There, Joe took over a watch repair/jewelry store and Regina opened a candy shop specializing in hand-made chocolates. She eventually went to work in the California State Disability office in San Bernardino, retiring in 1980. In 1981, they moved north to Rocklin, CA to be near their daughter, Jean, and to follow their passion for Dixieland Jazz, working at the annual Sacramento Jazz Festival for many years. Always involved in church and community activities, Regina also enjoyed bowling, golfing until age 88, quilting, and playing cards with her many friends. She also found time to go on several cruises and Elderhostel trips. Over 100 of the friends she had made over the years joined in celebrating her 90th birthday. Regina was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and John Bosnak; two sisters, Genevieve (Ewers) and Frances (Simpson); four brothers, George of Ohio, Larry of Texas, Ray and Victor of Pittsburgh; her husband of 45 years, Joe; and son, Leonard. She is survived by her daughter, Jean of Modesto, CA. Regina lived a full life of caring, giving, and sharing with good friends and relatives. All who knew her will remember her wit, charm, and grace. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb