Hedrick

Rosa Ardelia Tharp Hedrick, 91, of Karns City, Fairview Township, Butler County, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at Chicora Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Rosa was born in Albion on Feb. 11, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Dana and Virginia Thomas Tharp. She graduated from Albion High School in June 1950.

Rosa was a homemaker until her children were older and then worked at Sugarcreek Rest Home for a few years. She volunteered with the Chicora Blue Tones, Brownies and Girl Scout troops. Rosa belonged to the women’s bowling league at Bruin Lanes.

She enjoyed traveling in her RV to different beaches, playing basketball with her children, bingo, crossword puzzles and cooking. She loved babysitting her grandchildren and spending time with family and friends.

Rosa was preceded in death by her former husband, Thaddeus Junior Hedrick, whom she married in Randolph County, W.Va., on July 11, 1950.

She is survived by her children, Christine Hedrick of Franklin, Dennis Hedrick and his wife, Denise, of East Brady, Catherine Moore and her husband Bill, of Butler, Cynthia Switzer of Karns City, Debra Angert of East Brady, Donna Cumberland and her husband, Rick, of Karns City, and Michael Hedrick of Karns City. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Hedrick; three brothers, Lester, Cecil and Frank Tharp; a sister, Alma Tharp Frombach; and two sons-in-law, Kevin Switzer and Danny Angert.

HEDRICK — Friends of Rosa Ardelia Tharp Hedrick, who died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY, 128 Main St., Karns City. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Pete Sapp, pastor of Trinity Church, Bradys Bend, officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.