From The Express Times, Easton, Pennsylvania dated November 26 - 27, 2013: BEGIN Richard E. Tharp, 67, of Pohatcong Twp., NJ. passed away November 24th, 2013 at St. Luke's warren campus. Born: He was born April 16th, 1946 in Phillipsburg, NJ. He was the son of the late Jonas Tharp, Sr. and Fanny Fleck Tharp. Personal: Richard was a door greeter at Wal-Mart in Phillipsburg for the past 15 years. He graduated from Del Val High School. Survivors: He is survived by his loving wife Ethel M. Rinaldi-Tharp, his beloved children; Stacy Campesi and her husband Christopher of Sterling, Virginia, Ret Tharp and his wife Patricia of Upper Black Eddy, Pa. and Tonya Tharp of Upper Black Eddy, Pa. His siblings; Ila Sheetz of Milford, NJ., Alice Mustafago of Milford, NJ. and Henrietta Tittle of Ohio. His grandchildren; Ryland and Rowan Tharp. He was predeceased by a brother Jonas Tharp, Jr. Services: A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday November 30th, 2013 at 12 noon in the Almond Tree Manor 319 E. Central Ave. Alpha, NJ. 08865. The Finegan Funeral Home, Phillipsburg, NJ. is handling his arrangements. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Richard to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org END