February 03, 2024

Bill to a real nice guy that I knew forever always fun to be around RIP love you bill 

February 01, 2024

Condolences from the staff at Wizard Lock & Safe Company. Cherish your memories of your time together.

January 26, 2024

Billy Bertz is the type of man that you want as your friend. The first time I met Billy, was around 1971 at Cassidy’s bar on Lemon Street right down the street from where he worked at SS Bertz Heavy Rigging. Cassidy’s was a common place to eat lunch at the time. In 1985 Billy and I signed up for a pistol class that was taught by Hopstetter and Hoover at the indoor range at Lafayette school in Lancaster. From that time on we became good friends that enjoyed each other’s company and interests. We talked about Catholic School and the Nuns and how he would hide inside the lockers at Catholic High so he wouldn’t get caught doing whatever mischievous thing he was doing. Billy and I shot competitively for the Red Rose Pistol Team, Walt Wise Pistol Matches, International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association, Palmyra 2700 outdoor matches and the NRA Sectional Matches. Every Friday Night for a few years anywhere about 6 to 15 people would show up to shoot 22’s inside the barn at my parents’ farm and then we would go the Barn Door in Millersville for something to eat. On Sundays, mostly during the winter, we would shoot outdoors at plastic bottles that we would save all week and fill up with water just to see them explode if you were good enough to hit them. Billy showed up numerous times with mercurochrome all over his hands and you knew he was carving something. He carved figurines for about six of us and gave us them for a present and I still have mine along with the two pairs of ducks and a goose he carved for me sitting on top of my safe. I could go on and on about Billy Bertz and tell stories about him that are still fresh in my mind but if you knew Billy you have stories of your own. As hard as it is to say goodbye to our great friend, we must always remember that he is only leading the way for someday us to follow and that we will see him again in heaven. Rest in Peace Billy.
Harry W Steinbaecher

January 24, 2024

We last saw Billy at our LCHS 50th class reunion. Same smile as always. Such a nice guy. May he rest in peace. With sincere condolences to his wife.Ron and Bonnie Wallick Schmitt   LCHS Class of ’67

January 24, 2024

Billie, great wonderful person. Always fun. Sacred Heart, Catholic high. Loved your smiles
 
Carolyn Twigg Rusty

January 24, 2024

Debbie, we were so sorry to hear about Billy’s death. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Dan and Kitty Flynn

January 23, 2024

Peace and Love from The Lafferty Family.  I remember Uncle Billy From days at The Cottage on The Chesapeke in Elkton, Maryland.  Billy, Dicky, Mike and Tom tried to teach me to water ski, but I never got off my belly, face skiing, as it were.  “Let go of the rope!” John Candy Style. We’ll miss you, Coach, but You, Sylvia and Dicky’s memory are etched in our hearts and Soul for Eternity.  

Martin Lafferty

January 23, 2024

Deb
Billy was a longtime friend of the Steinbaecher family as you know. Billy and I spent time together working with Steinbaecher Associates Inc., my brother Michael’s business. Billy would tell me stories about knowing our Dad Harry Steinbaecher which were so interesting to me. I learned a lot about rigging and loading equipment from Billy and enjoyed many lunches at Darrenkamps in Mount Joy with him. A lot of great memories. He will be missed. RIP Sorry for your loss Deb
Del and Marge Jordan

January 23, 2024

TO DEBBIE AND THE BERTZ FAMILY, 
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of grief. May God rest his soul in peace and may you be comforted by the love and support from family and friends.
John and Nancy Straw

January 23, 2024

Bertz family. I was a classmate of Billy’s at Sacred Heart. We were very close in grade school and did some business together later on in life. Sorry for your loss he was a great guy. I would like to be at the funeral but I’m leaving this morning for two week trip to Florida so my condolences sorry I won’t be able to attend
Peter Joyce

January 23, 2024

Dear Debbie, so sorry for your loss! I am currently unable to get around very good but know that you are in my prayers! Billy was a wonderful guy!   All my love, Cindy Bertz

January 22, 2024

Debbie you have our Deepest Condolences. We loved spending time with you and Bill when we came to visit. LOVE & PRAYERS. Uncle Danny & Aunt Linda