Obituaries
Sylvia R. Wert, 84
March 28, 2018
Sylvia R. Wert, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on March 28, 2018 at the Mennonite Home. Born in Columbia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John C. Martin & Mildred (Reese) DeFranco. Sylvia was the loving wife to James “Jim” R. Wert.
She retired as a trademark paralegal from Armstrong. She had stayed in contact with her girlfriends from Armstrong after retirement. Sylvia enjoyed traveling, and was a “snow bird” during the winter months and stayed in SC.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Jim, is a son, Christopher Roschel; a step-son, Randy Roschel (Mary); a step-grandson, Eric Roschel; a step-sister, Amedia Leaman (Eugene); and 3 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a step-granddaughter, Lisa Roschel, and a brother, Frank DeFranco.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Condolences to the Family
April 03, 2018
Randy and Mary, Condolence to you and the family. My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Aunt Bernice and family
April 02, 2018
Chris,
Our condolences to you and your family. We were neighbors years ago, and your mom and I would chat out in the yard. She was a sweet and kind woman. We are sorry to hear that she has passed.
April 02, 2018
Dear Uncle Jim, Chris, and Family,
In this time of your loss, I lift you up in prayer and pray that in your sorrow you will find God is there. He holds you in His arms, wipes away your tears, He understands your pain, and feels your grief. May Sylvia’s memeory and the special life each of you shared with her help to ease the sandess of your loss. I love you Uncle Jim and my heart and love is with you. Dr. Doreen B. Young
March 31, 2018
Dear uncle Jim and Chris so sorry for the loss of your angel! We loved her with all our heart. RIP Aunt Sylvia Chris and uncle Jim if you need someone to talk with I’am always here for you.Sorry I can’t be there with you Love Dottie Mitchem and family
