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     Lloyd W. Tharp was born circa 1904 at Greene Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Thomas M. Tharp and Laura B. Wendell.¹

     Mary Tharp was born on 10 May 1866 at LaGrange, Troup Co., GA. She married George William Rankin. Mary Tharp died on 15 December 1955 at Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., TX, at age 89. She was buried in December 1955 at Throckmorton Cemetery, Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., TX, Findagrave #62607021.

     Mary Lou Tharp was born on 27 April 1927 at Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of John Blatchley Tharp and Gail Gertrude Wendell.¹ Mary Lou Tharp married Andrew Clyde Bedilion, son of Andrew Clark Bedilion and Ida Mae Brownlee, on 19 February 1946. Mary Lou Tharp lived in 2009 at Graysville, Greene Co., PA. She died on 5 May 2012 at Waynesburg, Greene Co., PA, at age 85 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Mary L. Bedilion, 85, of Graysville, died Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Southwest Regional Medical Center, Waynesburg.

She was born April 27, 1927, in Prosperity, daughter of the late John B. and Gail Wendell Tharp.

On February 19, 1946, she married Andrew Clyde Bedilion, who died November 9, 2011.

Mrs. Bedilion was a homemaker and had worked as a seamstress at Greenway Manufacturing and Berkowitz Manufacturing in Waynesburg. She also helped her husband manage Bedilion's Garage in Graysville.

She was a member of Unity Presbyterian Church in Graysville and the Women's Auxiliary of Graysville Volunteer Fire Company. She participated in several local bowling leagues and enjoyed playing bingo and fishing.

Surviving are five children, Glenda Griffith, William Arvin Clyde Bedilion, Patrick Andrew Bedilion and Alva Kenneth Bedilion, all of Graysville, and Eric S. Bedilion of Sycamore; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Nellie Durbin of Rogersville, Shirley Justice of Stow, Ohio, and Carolyn Davenport of Waynesburg.

Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are a granddaughter, Daianara Dawn Bedilion; five brothers, Jack, Kenneth, Carl, Fred and Johnny Tharp; and a sister, Pauline Strope.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High Street, Waynesburg, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, with Pastor Lanny Hewitt officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Wind Ridge.

She was buried in May 2012 at Fairview Cemetery, Wind Ridge, Greene Co., PA, Find A Grave Memorial# 89682094.

     Pauline Tharp was born on 18 October 1920 at Franklin Twp., Greene Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of John Blatchley Tharp and Gail Gertrude Wendell.¹ Pauline Tharp married Charles Lloyd Strope on 24 November 1941. Pauline Tharp lived in 2009 at Oak Forest, Greene Co., PA. She died on 13 November 2010 at Waynesburg, Greene Co., PA, at age 90 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Pauline T. Strope, 90, of Center Township (Oak Forest), Greene County, died Saturday, November 13, 2010, in the Southwest Regional Medical Center emergency room, Waynesburg.

She was born October 18, 1920, in Franklin Township (West Waynesburg), a daughter of the late John Batchley and Gail Gertrude Wendell Tharp.

Mrs. Strope had resided in Center Township most of her life.

She was a member of the former Oak Forest Methodist Church, had attended Rogersville Christian Church and had been attending First Church of the Nazarene in Waynesburg, as long as her health permitted.

Mrs. Strope was a member of Waynesburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4793 auxiliary, Waynesburg Senior Citizens and the Senior Bowling League, where she was an active participant with the Lollypop bowling team.

She also enjoyed jigsaw and crossword puzzles.

Mrs. Strope was a graduate of Center Township High School.

She was last employed by Berkowitz Sewing Factory and Flushing Shirt Factory for 30 years prior to her retirement.

On November 24, 1941, she married Charles Lloyd (Jake) Strope, who died March 25, 1984. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Huff Cooper of Pikeville, N.C., and Jane, wife of Clyde Sandidge of Simpsonville, S.C; a son, Robert L., husband of Helen Strope of Rogersville; six grandchildren, Rhonda Huff Williams, Kevin Huff, and Charles, Rob “Bubby” and twins Bill and Blake Strope; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Lou, wife of Clyde Bedilion of Graysville, Nellie Durbin of Center Township, Shirley, wife of Hal Justice of Stow, Ohio, and Carolyn, wife of Cy Davenport of Waynesburg (Eastview); and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Strope also leaves behind her companion and best friend for the past 20 years, Ray Davis Jr.

Deceased, in addition to her parents and husband, are a granddaughter, Debra Lynn Sandidge, and five brothers, Jack, Kenneth, Carl, John and Fred Tharp.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 17, with the Rev. Harry Rich officiating. Interment will follow in Rosemont Cemetery, Center Township. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society or Sara Care (Hospice).

     Samuel M. Tharp was born on 3 January 1840. He married Nancy E. Wendell, daughter of Cyrus W. Wendell and Margaret Spears. Samuel M. Tharp died on 30 June 1927 at Richhill Twp., Greene Co., PA, at age 87 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Samuel Tharp, an aged citizen of Richhill township, died at his home near Wind Ridge, Wednesday night, June 29, aged 87 years. His death was due to a stroke of paralysis. He was a well known farmer. Besides his wife he leaves the following children: D. M. Tharp of Wind Ridge, R. D. 2; Levi Tharp, of Sugar Grove; Perry Tharp, of Ohio; Mrs. Laura Greer, of Sugar Grove; Mrs. A. J. Polen, of Ryerson Station, and Mrs. Samuel McVey, of Cameron, W. Va. The funeral was held Saturday, at 10 a.m. Interment in family cemetery.

Waynesburg Republican, July 7, 1927

Son of Ichabod & Sara Ann (Cary) Tharp.

He was buried in July 1927 at Tharp Cemetery, McCracken, Greene Co., PA, Findagrave #46647334.

     Sarah Elizabeth Tharp was born on 14 May 1856 at Monroe Co. (probably), IA.¹ She was the daughter of Timothy Smith Tharp and Amanda Jane Hull.¹ Sarah Elizabeth Tharp married Thomas E. Bomar on 13 October 1874 at Monroe Co., IA. Sarah Elizabeth Tharp died on 29 March 1948 at age 91.

     Thomas Franklin Tharp was born on 26 October 1866 at Pennsylvania death certificate shows 1865, but all census listings are consistent with 1866.¹ He married Cecilia Ann Kent circa 1891.¹ Thomas Franklin Tharp died on 6 June 1946 at Franklin Twp., Greene Co., PA, at age 79.

     Thomas M. Tharp was born in April 1866 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Abner Tharp and Anna (?) Thomas M. Tharp married Laura B. Wendell, daughter of George W. Wendell and Mary Virginia Murdy, on 6 May 1899 at Sugar Grove, Warren Co., PA. Thomas M. Tharp died on 3 October 1905 at Greene Co., OH, at age 39.

     Thomas M. Tharp was born circa 1905 at Greene Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Thomas M. Tharp and Laura B. Wendell.¹ Thomas M. Tharp married Nanna B. (?) circa 1926.²

     Timothy Smith Tharp was born on 27 February 1836 at Lewis Co., VA (now WV).¹ He was the son of Hezekiah D. Tharp and Huldah Cox.¹ Timothy Smith Tharp married Amanda Jane Hull, daughter of John Patton Hull and Elizabeth Hevener, on 27 August 1853 at Highland Co., VA. Timothy Smith Tharp died on 19 February 1890 at Monroe Co., IA, at age 53.

     William Denton Tharp married Emma Catharine Price, daughter of Jacob S. Price and Rachel Davis, in 1891.

     Woodrow Jackson Tharp was born on 11 October 1918 at Greene Co., PA.¹ He was the son of John Blatchley Tharp and Gail Gertrude Wendell.¹ Woodrow Jackson Tharp began military service WW II service. He died on 28 March 1990 at age 71.

     Anita M. Thatcher was born circa 1883 at Belmont Co., OH. She married Eli Groves, son of Jonas Groves and Mary Duvall, on 29 August 1898 at Belmont Co., OH. Anita M. Thatcher died circa 1942 at Belmont Co., OH.

     Bert William Thatcher was born on 23 September 1887 at California. He married Irma Craig, daughter of Johnie William Craig and Amanda Alice Fitzwater, after April 1910. Bert William Thatcher died on 31 August 1969 at Shasta Co., CA, at age 81. He was buried in September 1969 at Pine Grove Cemetery, McArthur, Shasta Co., CA, Findagrave #152977449.

     Emma E. Thatcher married George F. Sprague.

     Ida Mae Thatcher married Arthur Rowe.

     Sophronia Thatcher was born in December 1821 at New York.¹ She married James M. Osborn.¹ Sophronia Thatcher died after 1881 at Kentucky.

     Elizabeth Thaxter married Daniel Cushing Jr., son of Daniel Cushing Esq. and Lydia Gilman, on 8 December 1680.

     Mary Thaxter married Theophilus Cushing, son of Daniel Cushing Esq. and Lydia Gilman, on 28 November 1688.

     (?) Thayer married Susan T. Putney, daughter of Richard Ellis Putney and Ann Eve Ruffner, circa 1835 at Virginia.

     Gerald Campbell Thayer was born on 19 July 1943 at Baldwin, Chemung Co., NY. He began military service Vietnam War service, U.S. Army, Captain. He was educated; MBA, Columbia University. He died on 23 August 2007 at Wolfeboro, Carroll Co., NH, at age 64

Obituary -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri; Friday, 31 AUG 2007, p.C010 (Newspapers.com):

THAYER, GERALD CAMPBELL
64, died August 23, 2007, of cardiac arrest in Wolfeboro, NH.

Thayer was born on July 19, 1943 to Celia Campbell and Gerald Earl Thayer of Baldwin, NY. Following graduation from Middlebury College, Thayer was a United States Army Artillery officer from 1966-1968 and achieved the rank of Captain. He served his country with distinction as an officer in Vietnam. Upon receiving his M.B.A. from Columbia University, Thayer worked for thirty years at Anheuser-Busch & Co. as a finance executive. There he served as a Corporate Vice President, overseeing treasury, accounting, investor relations and risk management at varying times in his career. He retired from the Company in 1998 and served as a consultant until 2000.

Thayer served numerous volunteer organizations including Inroads, Inc., the St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, John Burroughs School and Manchester United Methodist Church. He remained a part-time resident of St. Louis for the remainder of his life. Thayer moved to Wolfeboro, NH in 1999, where he quickly established himself as a leader in the community.

Thayer is survived by his wife of 39 years, Candace, his two sons, Jack and Matthew, their wives Ashley and Cathy, respectively, four grandchildren and his brother Douglas.

Services: A memorial service will be held at Manchester United Methodist Church in Balwin, MO on November 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please direct contributions to The Nicholas J. Pernokas Recreation Park endowment at WARA, PO Box 838, 15 North Main St. Suite 8, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.

     Richard George Thayer was born on 20 March 1930 at Madison, Dane Co., WI. He married Shirley Ann Knickmeyer, daughter of Frank B. Knickmeyer and Jensina Aaroen, in 1986. Richard George Thayer died on 26 August 2013 at Fitchburg, Dane Co., WI, at age 83

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

MADISON - Richard G. "Dick" Thayer, age 83, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare.

He was born on March 20, 1930, in Madison, the son of George and Ruth (Barlow) Thayer. Dick graduated from Madison East High School in 1949. He then entered the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served for 22 years, including a tour of duty during the Korean War. He was married to Carol Lange, whom preceded him in death in 1983. Dick then married Shirley Ann Nabholz on Aug. 10, 1986, in Madison. Dick and Shirley's families were close friends growing up. He worked for the Federal Communication Commission for 18 years, retiring in 1988. Dick loved spending time with his family and always had treats handy for the neighborhood dogs. He was an avid Redskins and Packers fan (depending on if he was living in Maryland or Wisconsin at the time). Dick and Shirley enjoyed many vacations, especially their time spent in Hawaii, Alaska, and the frequent trips to visit family in Maryland. Dick had a great sense of humor and enjoyed giving and receiving gag gifts.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Timothy, Robert, Thomas, Teresa (David) Brengle, and William (Missy); stepdaughters, Kristy (Gordon) Meicher, Vicki Nabholz, Karen (Mark) Zimmerman, and Sharon (David) Lehrer; many grandchildren; many step-grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. In addition to his first wife, Carol, he was preceded in death by his parents; his stepson, Kenneth Nabholz; and his step-grandson, Brandon Zimmerman.

Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at noon on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Memorials may be made to a Veteran's charity of your choice or the Dane County Humane Society. The family would like to thank Dr. Musa and staff, and Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

He was buried in 2013 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Findagrave #116236105.

     Katherine Irene Theaumont was born on 28 September 1916. She married Carl Raymond Gochenouer, son of Joseph Gochenouer and Delsa Emma Tipton, on 20 June 1939.

     Anna Marie Theiss was born on 20 February 1915 at Butler Co. (probably), OH, daughter of William G. and Emma (Specht) Theiss.¹ She married Edward Monroe Peffly. Anna Marie Theiss died on 4 July 2013 at age 98.

     Magdalena Theiszen was born in 1879 at Germany.¹ She married George Kupsco. Magdalena Theiszen was buried in 1960. She died in 1960. She was buried in 1960 at St. Boniface Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Findagrave #60194325.

     Frank D. Theobald was born in July 1872 at Clinton Co., OH.¹ He married Mary Eva Haines on 7 September 1892 at Fayette Co., OH. Frank D. Theobald died on 31 October 1958 at Fayette Co., OH, at age 86.

     Pearl D. Theobald was born on 23 August 1903 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Frank D. Theobald and Mary Eva Haines.² Pearl D. Theobald married Franklin Coil, son of Otto Coil and Margaret Ethel Arrington, in 1932 at Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH. Pearl D. Theobald died on 15 September 1983 at age 80 Dates per SSDI.

     Note: Marriage to Philip Wendel is from "From The Rhine To The Shenandoah" by Daniel W. Bly page 199. Anna Margaretha Thiehl was born circa 1684 at Flonheim, Palatinate. She was the daughter of Augustin Thiehl and Anna Elisabetha Lardener. Anna Margaretha Thiehl married Johann Philip Wendel, son of Johann Jacob Wendel and (?) Unknown, on 1 April 1704 at Flonheim, Palatinate. Anna Margaretha Thiehl died circa 1732 at Tom's Brook -- North Mountain Tract, Shenandoah Co. (now), VA.

     Anna Maria Thiehl was born circa 1634. She was the daughter of Hans Thiehl and Ann Utilia (?) Anna Maria Thiehl married Hans Philipp Fischer on 26 June 1654.

     Anna Utilia Thiehl was born circa 1643 at Flonheim, Palatinate. She was the daughter of Nicolaus Thiehl and Susannah (?) Anna Utilia Thiehl married Johannes Robert Hildesheimer on 26 May 1663 at Flonheim, Palatinate.