Harold Richard Thrush

Harold Richard Thrush, 86, of Shippensburg, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Shippensburg, surrounded by his loving family.

Born Sunday, July 28, 1940, he was a son of the late Wayne and Martha Mellott Thrush.

Harold was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War era. He drove truck for various employers throughout his working life. He was a lifetime member of the Durff-Kuhn V.F.W. Post #6168 in Shippensburg. Harold loved farming and woodworking. He also enjoyed completing projects and renovations around his home.

Harold is survived by his wife of 69 years, Doris Jean Tarner Thrush; five children, Connie L. (Samuel) Rock of Orrstown, Wade P. (Janey) Thrush of Walnut Bottom, Stacy A. (Michelle) Thrush of Shippensburg, Keith S. Thrush of Shippensburg, and Linda K. Orndorff of Shippensburg; four grandchildren, Samuel “Sammy” and Craig (Lisha) Rock, and Brittany and Trevor (Audra) Thrush; five great-grandchildren, Paisleigh, Ella, Pierson, Wynter, and Aiyana; and two siblings, Bill Thrush of Newville and Mick Thrush of Shippensburg.

In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by four sisters, Kathy Worthington, Pat Kahley, Martha Allen Finkey, and Jane Bowers; and four brothers, Daniel, John, Joe, and Jim Thrush.

Per Harold’s wishes, there will be no public viewing, visitation, or service at this time.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.