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 7 ^th .

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