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1951

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2018

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Diana Brill-Tharpe Obituary


Diana Lynn Brill-Tharpe, 67, of Wardensville, WV, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at her home.

A graveside service for Diana Lynn Brill-Tharpe will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Gravel Springs Cemetery in Star Tannery, VA with the Rev. Sonya Williams-Giersch officiating.

Diana was born April 22, 1951 in Winchester, VA, a daughter of the late Ashby Sherwood and Mary Margaret Strosnider Brill.

She was a member of Gravel Springs Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her husband, Arthur Woodrow "Woody" Tharpe of Wardensville, WV; her siblings, Jerry Ann Brill Nichols and husband Ronald of Winchester, VA, Donald Sherwood Brill and partner Cheryl of Winchester, VA, and Taylor Ashby Brill and wife Pat of Star Tannery, VA; and several nieces and nephews.

You may sign the guest book and submit condolences online at www.stoverfuneralhome.com

Stover Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Strasburg, is serving the family of Mrs. Brill-Tharpe.

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Published by Northern Virginia Daily on Sep. 21, 2018.

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David Lee BRILL

September 28, 2018

Dear Woody and The Brill Family,
Ashby and Mary were our next door neighbors for years. As children we played together and had many fun times. My sister Janet and I send our deepest sympathy and are saddened by Diana's passing. We know that Saint Peter and Heaven is rocking and rolling now, let the good times roll. Very fond memories remain.

September 25, 2018

With my sincere sympathy to your family; May your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn".

Carolyn Jevelle

September 24, 2018

I extend my sincerest condolences in the loss of Diana. I wish the family moments of peace and comfort as you remember her.
God Bless

Susan Jones

September 24, 2018

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Tharp-Brill family. Rest in peace Diana.

Lynne Melnyk

September 23, 2018

My sympathy to Diana's family. I am a former co-worker from Columbia Gas. Rest In Peace Diana

September 23, 2018

So sorry to hear this. Diana was such a wonderful person to know. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family! Mike & sue benner

Ruthann Saville

September 23, 2018

Thoughts and prayers go out the family. I will truly miss her. Her wise advice and seeing her in the meetings each month. She will be missed by all.

September 22, 2018

For my father Woody and the extended Brill family, please allow me to extend our heartfelt condolences. My mother and sister and I are as upset as everyone else - Diana was a delight to know, a really beautiful soul.
-Arthur Woodrow Tharpe, Jr.

Pam Bell

September 22, 2018

Dear Jerry Ann and family: I was saddened to hear of Diana's death. We were classmates in elementary and high school. She had a wonderful sense of humor and her laugh was infectious. God be with you and may she rest in peace.

Brenda DeHaven Newcome

September 22, 2018

I"m so very sorry to hear of Diana's passing. My deepest condolences to the family. I was a classmate and remember her contagious smile. God bless her.

Tom Maphis

September 22, 2018

Have not seen Diana for many a year..... She was a great person and friend... Condolences to family and friends... Rest in Peace Diana, rest in Peace

September 22, 2018

Sending our deepest and most sincere condolences to the family. Ronald and Margaret Yentzer.

David Wert

September 22, 2018

I didn't know Diana really well but you have my deepest sympathies for your loss and may she rest with God.

Cephe Fahnestock Place

September 22, 2018

Sorry for your loss of Diana. My prayers go out to your family and brothers and sisters. Jerry, I am sorry for your loss. The Lord be with you all and Bless you in this time of sorrow.

John & Jonthan Kaufman

September 22, 2018

So sorry to hear about Diana. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dennis Tharpe

September 22, 2018

Such a beautiful person. It has been a pleasure to be in your family and your heart. Love you Diana forever!

Helen Huffman

September 21, 2018

So sorry to hear of Diana's passing. She was a very pleasant person to be around and work with. She will be missed.

Cindy Palmer

September 21, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Dianas passing. She was a kind, sincere person and it was a pleasure knowing and working with her. She will be greatly missed.

Victoria Feltner

September 21, 2018

So sorry for your loss! May the Lord comfort you all.

September 21, 2018

WE ARE SO SORRY HELEN LEE

JACK SILVIOUS

September 21, 2018

Condolences to the family of Diana.She will be missed.

Howard Paige

September 21, 2018

Sorry to hear of Diana's passing. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and Family.

Hannah Heishman

September 21, 2018

I am so sorry. I pray God holds you in the palm of His hand, and blesses you with comfort, grace, and love. Youre in my thoughts and prayers. I pray those around you share memories youve not yet heard, and you share laughter along with tears. Warmest thoughts to Woody and all of Dianas loved ones.

Linda Gray

September 21, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Catheine Walker

September 21, 2018

Thank you Diana for always being nice to me, you are a beautiful angel soul

Connie Myers

September 21, 2018

Prayers and deepest sympathy to the family at this difficult time.

sharon ewen

September 21, 2018

sweet and wonderful person and good friend.

Tony & Bonnie Brill

September 21, 2018

Earth's loss is Heaven's gain.
Rest in peace sweet Diana.

Kathy Madigan Bahrt

September 20, 2018

You were always a breath of pure sunshine and such a beautiful lady You always had fun everywhere you went. You are going to be missed bye the whole Family.and alot of other Friends..
I can see you Dancing in Heaven
God sure did get a Beautiful soul
Until we meet again Aunt Diana

Kathleen Sears

September 20, 2018

She was such a beautiful lady! She will be missed by many friends and especially the ones at the VFW Post 2102, Wardensville, WV! She was a life member of our auxilliary! Our members will miss her very much! She is in no pain, until we meet again, love and miss you!! Kathy Sears, Senior Vice President of Auxillary Post 2102

Ellen Harwood

September 20, 2018

Prayers to Your Family, You Will Be Missed.

Angie Heishman

September 20, 2018

May you soar with the Angels, you will be sadly missed ,til we meet again,tell mom and grandma hello for me , love you

Bonnie Bauserman

September 20, 2018

Going to miss my cuz so much. Her laugh and smiles and my big hugs she gave me. I know the lord will take great care of you. Woody I am so sorry for your loss. Be strong.
Richard and Bonnie Bauserman

Haylie and Kaci Fent

September 20, 2018

What a beautiful lady. Dianas legacy will live on. Woody, our thoughts are with you.

Donna Arbaugh

September 20, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are sent your way.

Dawn Shipe

September 20, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of Diana's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Darrell & Kendra Gray

September 20, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and Diana today and always. Please let us know if you need anything.

Patsy Earle

September 20, 2018

Diana will be missed she was such a nice lady. So sorry Woody for your loss.

September 20, 2018

I will so miss that bright smile, your genuine kindness and those goofy jokes! I'll remember all the good times we shared and be sad that we couldn't have had more. I know there was so much more life you wanted to live but your illness just wouldn't let you. Rest now dear friend, and know I'll hold my memories of you close to my heart for always.... Mary Wicks

Paula Gleaton

September 20, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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