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Anna Tharp Obituary

Anna L. Tharp, 87, of Brooklyn, Ohio, formerly of Waynesburg, died Sunday, February 8, 2015, in Metrohealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
She was born April 16, 1927, in Waynesburg, a daughter of the late George William Cross and Isa Minnie Roupe Cross.
Mrs. Tharp was married to Orville Tharp, who died March 3, 1999.
She worked as a waitress at Union Restaurant and Myrtle's Town House in Waynesburg.
Mrs. Tharp resided most of her life in Waynesburg and, for a few years, lived in Cleveland.
She was a longtime member of Washington Street United Methodist Church in Waynesburg and was active in Waynesburg Senior Citizens Center.
Mrs. Tharp enjoyed quilting, reading and completing word puzzles.
Surviving are two sons, Jerry Tharp (Lou) of Brooklyn, Ohio, and Martin Tharp (Linda) of Cleveland; and two grandchildren, Tressa Tharp and Jerah Tharp (Jamie).
She was the last of her immediate family.
Deceased are three brothers and a sister.
Private services will be held in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High Street, Waynesburg. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Waynesburg Senior Citizens Center.
Condolences may be offered at www.behmfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Observer-Reporter on Feb. 11, 2015.

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Joe Doss

August 1, 2021

I am related to these people. My mothers dad is Sherman Cross. Dont want ANYTHING JUST TO KNOW MY RELEATIVES!!!!!!!

Katie Shultz

March 17, 2015

I knew Ann from the senior center when I volunteered there. She was a wonderful woman to talk to and was always very generous. She will be greatly missed. Sorry for your loss.

February 12, 2015

Sorry to hear of the passing of Anna.She was a cousin of my mother(Wahnetta Orndoff.)I remember her well.She was a wonderful lady.May she rest now with her Savior.Gary and Erma Orndoff.

Shirley Rager

February 12, 2015

So sorry for your loss. She was a good friend to my Mother, Gladys Martin. She will be greatly missed.

Ken & Judy Tharp

February 12, 2015

Aunt Ann is loved and will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all.

February 11, 2015

Prayers to the family She was an outstanding person and a good quilter. And her sense of humor. Vicki Funk

Earl & Linda Stewart

February 11, 2015

What a beautiful lady. She will be missed.

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