Betty L. (Tharp) Kretchek Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty L. (Tharp) Kretchek, 93, of Irwin, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born November 30, 1926 in Larimer, the daughter of the late John and Stella Tharp. She was a graduate of Norwin High School Class of 1944, worked at Westinghouse Electric, East Pittsburgh, Stanton’s Diner, and was an original ticket taker at the Lamp Theatre. She was a member of First United Church of Christ, Irwin, and enjoyed her card club which she was a member of for 59 years, and was a talented piano player. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Theodore Kretchek Jr. ; and a daughter Louise Kretchek. Betty is survived by her daughter Laura (Wayne) Johnson of Irwin; her grandson Derek (Sarah) Johnson; her brother Chuck Tharp of AZ; and her nephews David, Jim, and Tom Tharp. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Friday at the William Snyder Funeral Home Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200, where a funeral service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, with Rev. Steven R. Craft officiating. Interment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Those wishing may contribute to First United Church of Christ, 400 Main Street, Irwin , PA 15642 , or Westmoreland Hospice, One Stuart Plaza Rr12 Box 40 Suite C, Greensburg, PA 15601. The family would like to thank Louise Harvilla for her compassion and care. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

Betty L. (Tharp) Kretchek

November 30, 1926 - March 3, 2020