Mrs. Tabler was born Alice P. Helm on July 1, 1918, in Williamsport. She had worked as a clerk for Sylvania in Salina.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, in 1984; a daughter, Katherine M. Sampsell; and a son, Ronald Tagliaboskie.

Survivors include a son, William L. Tagliaboskie of Williamsport; four brothers, Earl, Tom, Jerry and Chester Helm; a sister, Betty Kuna; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.