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 Virginia
Wertz, 86, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully with friends
and her daughter, Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Masonic Homes. Born
in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Paul N. and
Kathryn (Klein) Brecht. Virginia was the wife of Dr. John Wertz
Jr. with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage this past June 7th.
Virginia was a
homemaker, raising 3 children. She enjoyed singing with her
sisters as a young woman and singing to her children when they
were small. And while living at Masonic Village loved singing with
the other residents during their activity time. She played golf
with her husband and friends for many years, and played tennis
with friends until her she could no longer play..
Virginia was
proud of her volunteer work with the USO during World War II.
Surviving in
addition to her husband Dr. John Wertz Jr., are 3 children; John
P. Wertz husband of Lynne W. of Bluffton, Sc., Janette Howell wife
of Daniel of Marietta, and William Wertz husband of Bonnie of
Elizabethtown. 8 grandchildren. 12 great grandchildren. A sister,
Annabelle Lentz of Charlotte, Nc., and a brother Paul Brecht Jr.
of North Ft. Myers, Fl.
A Memorial
Service will be held Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Charles F.
Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543
at 3 p.m. Interment will be Monday, January 31, 2011 at St. Joseph
Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, Pa. at 11 a.m.
In lieu of
flowers memorial contributions can be made to Masonic Homes
Lafayette West 600 Freemason Dr. Elizabethtown, Pa. 17022. To send
an online condolence or for more information please visit
SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home &
Crematory, 717-560-5100 |
