Melanie Tharp Behrens, age 74, of Marysville, died peacefully Thursday morning, April 30, 2020, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus following a three-month battle with brain cancer.
She was a columnist for the Marysville Journal-Tribune for many years. Her weekly column, “Off the Hook,” offered interesting stories about people in Marysville and Union County and about her view on life. She also wrote a recipe column for the newspaper each week.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel E. Behrens, retired publisher of the Journal-Tribune, two sons, Michael and Kevin and their families, a brother, Michael Tharp, and other relatives.
A full obituary will appear in Monday’s edition of the newspaper.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at Underwood Funeral Home which is assisting the family.