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Catherine L. Bertz

Catherine L. Bertz, passed away on December 1, 2010 at the Ashley rehabilitation Home in Rogers, AR with her daughter present. She was 95 1/2 years old. She was born in Lancaster, PA on December 25, 1914 to the late Charles and Anastasia Liebeck Frey and was one of 11 Children. She was preceded in death in 1986 by her beloved husband of 45 years, Sheldon T. Bertz. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She was raised in Lancaster and recently moved to stay with her daughter in Rogers, AR due to failing health. Catherine was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School Class of 1933. She was a member of the first basketball team for girls, a member of the first Orchestra at Lancaster Catholic High School. She was employed by the Unemployment Office as a secretary and helped set up the new Social Security System before marrying Sheldon Bertz.

She was a volunteer at St. Anne’s Nursing Home for many years and was Chairman of the Sacred Heart Church Funeral Luncheons for 12 years. Catherine was also a past member of the Green Acres Garden Club and loved working in her garden and making flower arrangements. She was also a former Girl Scout Leader at Sacred Heart School.

She loved playing Pinochle throughout her life and was a member of a local card club comprising with many of her friends. The club lasted 67 plus years.

Catherine is survived by four children: Anna Marie Welch married to Carey M. Welch of Rogers, AR, Mary Stimson married to Edward Stimson, Plymouth Meeting, PA, Sheldon Bertz married to Cindy Bertz, Lancaster, and Donald Bertz married to Jean Bertz of Phoenix, AZ. She has five grandchildren: Teresa married to Richard Jones,Rogers, AR, Joseph Faltine married to Lisa Faltine, Lancaster, Annette married to Telly Dawson, Jonesboro, AR, Jennifer Faltine, Rogers, AR, Edward Stimson IV, Plymouth Meeting, PA. Catherine’s great grandchildren: Ashley Jones, Angela Jones, both of Rogers, AR, Ryan Barnett, N.C., Tabitha and Tyler , Jonesboro, AR and Emma Faltine , Lancaster. She was blessed with two great, great grandchildren: Sydney Lylia, Jonesboro, AR and Lucas Bleacher, N.C.

Surviving also are two sisters: Helen married to Edmund Flick, York, PA, Joan Yeager married to Dave Yeager, Newport Beach, CA and a brother, Ralph Frey married to Rosemary Frey, Lancaster.

She was preceded in death by her brothers: Thomas, Joseph, Charles, Richard, John and her two sisters: Mary and Florence; son in law, Joseph Faltine and Grandson, Keith Stimson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus, 558 W. Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA on Friday, December 10, 2010 at 11:30AM with Rev. Michael Messner as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10:30-11:30AM. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Lancaster Catholic High School Athletic Association. To send online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661

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To Joe Faltine, his mother Anna Marie, his sisters Teresa, Annette, and Jennifer,
I sympathize with you all at this time of mourning over the loss your Mother and Grandmother today.  It has been a great while since I saw you all last.  I keep in touch with my (Step-brother) Joey, pretty often, here in Lancaster.  Even though we dont keep in touch, you guys will always be dear to my heart.  I spent a large amount of time during high school at your home on Emerald Drive and I always appreciated how kind the Faltine Family was too me.  P.S. I miss the "party-mix" you guys used to make. Was the BEST!

Sincerely,
Darren Parmer

We’re so sorry for your loss.  The few times we had met, she was very warm and friendly.  We will be praying for all of you at this difficult time.

Love in Christ,
Abiel and Laura Kauffman

Howard and I would like to express to you our sadness over your loss.  We will pray for you.

Karen and Howard Boots
(Cindy Bertz sister)

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Bob & I have known the Frey Family for many years.  Bob grew up on N. Mary St & was a friend of Dick’s.  We also knew John & still buy our Xmas trees from Ralph. Bob’s Grandparents (The Nesbitt’s) had a grocery store next to the Frey Family home on Walnut St. Through a program at Sacred Heart I became close to Catherine–took her to Doctor’s appointments & a Parish Luncheon for Widows.  She was a lovely lady & will truly be missed. She is in a better place than we are & I know she is happy.

Fondly,
Bob & Mary Anne Aichele

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