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Dale E. Tharp 1947-2020

NILES — Dale “Red” E. Tharp, 72, of Niles, passed on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 17, 1947, in Waynesburg, Pa., the son of Ichabod and Dorothy Tharp.

Dale attended Waynesburg High School, where he played football and was on the wrestling team. He graduated in 1965, relocated to Ohio and obtained employment with Packard Electric / Delphi. Dale retired in 2001, after 34 years of employment. Dale also owned Red’s Bar until 2005.

Dale was an avid hunter, traveling to Colorado, Alaska and British Columbia. He also enjoyed fishing and vacationing in the Outer Banks with his family.

He is survived by his son, Brian (Diane) Tharp of Cortland; his daughter, Theresa (Randy) Balas of Streetsboro; his three grandchildren, Krystin (Steve) Georgalas of Cortland, Ashley (Justin) Humphrey of Streetsboro and Nick (Gina) Balas of Streetsboro; and his four great-grandchildren, Olivia and Oliver Georgalas of Cortland and Bailey and Wyatt Humphrey of Streetsboro.

Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Terri K. Hohvart-Tharp; and his parents.

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