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Melody Tharp Obituary
Melody K. Stollar Tharp, 67, of Holbrook, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, in Waynesburg Hospital, after a lengthy illness.
She was born August 23, 1954, in Washington, a daughter to the late John and Betty Roberts Stollar.
Melody married Dennis Tharp October 10, 1970, and was happily married for 50 years.
She lived most of her life in Greene County and was a former employee at Rush's Grocery Store.
Melody enjoyed playing cards, riding ATVs, visiting with friends and family, and going to cookouts.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two children, Dennis J. (Stepanie) Tharp of Fredericktown, Tabatha Louise (Michael) Chapman of Graysville; three sisters, Sandy (Robert) Steele of Illinois, Judy Stollar of Washington, Vickie Stollar of Waynesburg; brothers, Donnie (Cora) Stollar of Virginia, John Stollar of Triadelphia, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Travis (Shae) Tharp of Amity, Joey Chapman of Graysville, and Tori Shae Tharp of Washington; and three great-grandchildren, Braxton Tharp, Kayson Tharp and Jax Huseman.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 3, in the Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home, LLC, 3275 Roy Furman Hwy., Rogersville, PA 15359, telephone: 724-499-5181. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 4, in the funeral home, with Pastor Ryan Tharp officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
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Gene Foringer
October 6, 2021
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mel!! My deepest sympathies to all the family!!
Angie Lynn
October 3, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of loss in your life! Prayers for y´all!!!
Kim Thomas
October 1, 2021
Dennis & family, I can't express my sorrow enough for the passing of Mel. I will always remember her smile, laughter & I loved her free spirited soul. Prayers sent that God wrap his loving arms around you & comfort you in your time of sorrow. Love to all the family.
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Karen "Snyder" Barber
October 1, 2021
My DEEPEST And SINCEREST
Condolences to the Tharp Family.
Lifting Prayers for You All.
Mel and I not only worked together,but we´re very good friends in the beginning of my nursing career.We had more fun
together,not just at work but outside work.She will forever be in my heart.
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Oct
3
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home3275 W. ROY FURMAN HWY PO BOX 434, Rogersville, PA 15359
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home3275 W. ROY FURMAN HWY PO BOX 434, Rogersville, PA 15359
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4
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home3275 W. ROY FURMAN HWY PO BOX 434, Rogersville, PA 15359
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