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Jeffrey Hertzog Obituary
Born in Reading, he was a son of Jeffrey A. Hetzog Sr., Shoemakersville, and Pamela (Miller) Sandridge, Auburn.
Jeffrey was a 2002 Reading High School graduate, where he was a member of the Berks County Champion Bowling Team. He was a member of the Keystone Fire Company, Boyertown, where he was active in the pool league. A diehard Dallas Cowboy fan, he also enjoyed tricking out cars.
He worked at Monroe Mufflers and Brake Service, Reading, last working in January 2009 as an assistant manager. Prior to that he worked at BNB Water Protection, Fleetwood.
Surviving with his wife, Rebecca, is a daughter, Lindsay L. Hertzog, and a son, Joseph R. Hertzog, both at home; his father, Jeffrey A. Hertzog Sr., husband of Susan (Petruncio), Shoemakersville; his mother, Pamela, wife of Brian E. Sandridge, Auburn; a sister, Lainey Hertzog, Auburn; five brothers: Jeremy Hertzog, Barto; Robert Hertzog, Auburn; Brian A. Sandridge, Reading; Michael Sandridge, Reading, and Kale Graybill, Shoemakersville; maternal grandmother, Martha, widow of Robert Miller, Robesonia; paternal grandparents, Walter and Shirley Meslinsky, Reading; and maternal stepgrandparents, Ervin and Alma Sandridge, Reading.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Tyrone Hertzog.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown. The Reverend John G. Pearson will officiate.
A viewing will be between 9 and 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Rebecca L. Hertzog, Joey and Lindsay Hertzog fund, Vist Financial, 4361 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606.
Arrangements are being handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home Inc., 111 North Reading Avenue, Boyertown, PA.
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Lindsay
May 27, 2024
Hey dad,
I miss you more than ever and I wish you were still here. I know you´re looking over us and thinking dang time flies. I mean Joey just graduated and I only have a year before I leave this house and it´s crazy. Sometimes I wonder how it is with everyone up there. I currently have some really cool friends even though they tick me off like the girls do. I wish you could have seen the way we grew up because you would have been so proud of mom. She did an amazing job raising us. Anyways I love you more than anyone will ever know. Always and forever.<3
MICHELLE BARNETT
July 2, 2023
THINKING OF YOU TODAY JEFFERY, TELL MIKE UP THERE I SAID HI AND I MISS HIM
Samantha Reaser
July 3, 2014
Our Best Man
Samantha Reaser
July 3, 2014
Samantha Reaser
July 3, 2014
Summer Fretz
July 2, 2014
Tomorrow will be 5 years since we lost you. I miss you so much Jeff. We had such an awesome cousin relationship i will never forget. I love you so much.
Rebecca Hertzog
June 10, 2013
Today marks our 6th wedding anniversary, and I feel the same way about u now that I did than. I miss you and I love you so much... Happy anniversary...
michelle barnett
September 3, 2012
happy birthday jeff miss you
July 2, 2012
So tomorrow marks 3 years since you left us and just like the years past, it hurts just the same. Ironically, your daughter is up late and can't sleep either; just like the night we all said goodbye for the final time. As she sits with me and I look at her, I see you in her through and through. She has your facial features, your attitude but most importantly your love and generousity. Her and Joey miss you so much and as I know as they get older it gets harder and harder for them and me too. I'd be lying if I said I was finally over it and don't miss you. You were my life, my heart, my soul. Nothing can replace that. So much has changed in such a short time but I know you are watching over us and protecting and guiding us. I only wish you were here to voice your opinions and seek advice from. Please continue to watch over the kids and the rest of our families and of corse our beautiful goddaughter who I promise you will know all about you. I love you Jeffrey Allen no matter what anyone says or thinks. That will never change.
michelle barnett
April 8, 2012
happy easter jeff
Heather Kelly
August 12, 2011
I can't believe I had just heard of this today. That's what happens when you lose touch with people. Jeff was my very first "boyfriend" back in the 9th grade. I'll never forget walking down the hallway at Reading High after lunch and him grabbing my hand to hold it for the first time. As I look back I remember more and more of Jeff, bowling, the mall, his band. Last time I saw him was when I worked at Sheetz, and he was a manager at Burger King I think, he would come in and order food. That was it. My heart goes out to the his entire family and his closest friends.
July 3, 2011
wow i cant believe its been two years already, seems like just yesterday we were playing madden. i miss that. i miss alot. just wanted to say i miss you and love you bro.
March 31, 2011
Its been almost 21 months since you've been gone and time has still not healed these wounds. I'm beginning to wonder if it ever will. A lot has happened in that time and you would be thrilled to know our Goddaughter was born on March 4 and is even more beautiful than you or I would have expected. She is Samantha's daughter through and through with her beauty charm and elegance. The way she looks at me, I just know she'll have Josh's sincerety and humor. You'd love her. A lot has happened and changed and I find myself wondering what you would think or say. For some things I know your responses and I'm sorry that I've let you down in more ways than one but you know me better than anyone and I just have a hard time with things. I know I have not made the best choices since you've been gone but I don't know how to handle this or how to deal. I am thankful to both our families for thier continued love and support and you would be proud of all of them as well as our extended families. I feel so lost without you. Why can't this get easier? Most days I can pretend everything is fine but deep down its not and I just don't know what to do or where to turn anymore. Everything hurts, no matter how small, it hurts. Everything just seems like it is falling apart and there is nothing I can do to stop it. Joey starts kindergarten in the fall and when I think about it, reality begins to kick in and I know that it is going to be harder and harder on him when kids talk about thier daddys. And than it will be Lindsay. And God knows she has already been affected enough. And than there's Avery who will never know her Uncle Jeff... It all hurts so much because no matter how much I love them, it doesn't protect them or help them. I know everything happens for a reason but whats the reason? If I knew that maybe than I could understand more. Because right now I feel like a really lousy person. I miss you hun and there isn't a day that goes by that I miss or love you any less.
September 3, 2010
Happy birthday bro
Susan Lehr
July 4, 2010
Dear Jeff, we went to your Memorial Bash last night to celebrate your life. I did alot of celebrating. I don't do that much celebrating for just anyone but you are someone who was and still is very special to us. We try to see Becky and the kids as much as possible. I think Becky is doing okay and the kids are great, we love them so much.
Jeff you are constantly in our thoughts.
Love Sue & Bob
Shawn Peiffer
July 3, 2010
hey bro,
so at around 3 or 3:3o this morning you have been gone for exactly a year. Don't worry I took a couple shot for ya. I've been up all night so far trying to help David fixyour old black neon so we could take it on the drive later on tonight but we couldn't acheive that. We did have it running for five minutes after we fought all night wiring a new wiring harness on it. So it won't be there later when we send our annual salute up to you when we take our ride before the beer bash tonight in honor of you. Sorry I tried my best to get it there so you could be proud of something I did. You still can be proud of me though cause I fixed your cavalier after that lady hit your wife. Looks pretty good right, I did it cause I have nothing but love for you and your wife and kids. Just like I tried my best to get that neon running. I just wish you were here when we got it started for those brief 5 minutes that it was running you would have been so proud dude. I know I was. I can't believe your been gone a year. How did any off us make it without PREZ here? I don't know and probably never will. Be with us later in spirit and toast one up with us. We all love and Miss you all to much. Happy 4th of July
June 9, 2010
hey bro,
its hard to believe that 3 years ago we were living it up and getting drunk at your wedding and now your not here. i keep having dreams about the first time we met at work and we went to infintos for lunch, i dont know why.alot may change in the future but one thing that will never change is you were my best friend and you will never be replaced. i love you and miss you. happy anniversary.
June 2, 2010
Hi my Jeffrey,
I am so sorry that I am letting you down on what I promised you when I held you that last time.There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you or wish that things could be different.PEOPLE WILL GO ON WITH THEIR LIVES BUT I WILL NEVER MOVE ON. You were my first and I will never replace you. I tried to do everything I could but I had to work and I was there almost every other day to see you. Your sister and Brian had Lindsay and Joey I had to go home and spend time with them also.I never left town, I talked to the doctors or nurses a couple times during the day. They knew who I was because they knew not to mess with me and that is how I always was and will be when it comes to my kids.I tried to get GOD to take me instead so you could be here for your kids and Lainey, Robert and Jeremy because you know they always looked upto you for advice. Ask PopPop I talked to him to watch out for you.
You were so a wonderful SON I miss you so much and love you forever,
MOM
Shawn Peiffer
May 30, 2010
Yeah, So today I went to a car Show in Fleetwood and it has beenthe @nd one in like 2 weeks that I have gone to and at both I had broken down just a little. I felt the tears coming to my eyes at the first one when I walked past an Dodge Viper SRT 10. Man was it hard to look at that car but I knew that if I shed even one tear that something my hit me because I knew you was there standing right next to that car in spirit, and then all I could do was put a smile on my face. Only for the fact that something made me walk in that direction of the Viper. At the show I went to today, I just started to remember back to 2005 when the gang went down to ATL for Nopi. Man that was a trip and a half. So many memories from that weekend but fun ones. So, anyways I just wanted to tell you that we all feel you still here with us because you talk to us all in different ways. I notice everytime you do so. Keep all our heads up and keep talking to us Bro. until next time LATER
Sherri Heckman
May 24, 2010
Jeffrey, I continue to think about you and your family everyday. Especially you. Through our lives, you and your family were like a part of our family. I so miss those days and miss you more than you can imagine. I MISS YOU! I watch the video that Shawn made over and over again. I wipe my tears and try to remind myself that you are in a better place - pain-free. No doubt in my mind that you are with your family every day. Their Angel watching over them. Stay with them.
Love to you, Jeffrey. You are missed but never forgotten. <3
Shawn Peiffer
May 7, 2010
Hey Bro,
I can't believe it's been 8 months and 4 days since you left us. It still hard to think about you not being here. I look at Lindsay and all I see is you. She is getting so big and gorgeous. She misses you alot she lets us all know that. Joey is getting big as well and is still Daddy's little sissy girl (lol). He misses you to and tells us all as well. Everytime Kris, Dyllan and I are there at the house we make sure to tell them that you love them and miss them as well and that you're always watching over them and smiling down on them. We all Miss you alot some days are still hard for Becky. Kris and I see it when those days hit, and we try to do what we can to help out on those days. I think the hardest has yet to come. that will be in 2 months from now. Not just for Becky but for all of us. Everytime Becky lets me drive your car I try not to cry because thats all I can think about when I'm behind that wheel. I miss seeing you in that car, but I'm sure we all do. It's ok though because every tunder storm that we get I'm just gonna look towards the clouds and picture you in that Dodge Viper SRT10 revving it up. I love you bro and miss you all the same. Dyllan and Kris send there love to you as well. Well thats all I have for now until next time
Jeff Sr
May 3, 2010
Today you talked to us again from the other side. While tearing apart a kitchen today, we found a newspaper with a date of 9/3/1947. No matter how subtle the reminders, you always no how to touch our hearts. You will always be in our hearts forever.
LOVE DAD
Rebecca Hertzog
April 3, 2010
I loved you yesterday, I love you still, always have and always will. Lindsay says hi and she love you.
josh
February 7, 2010
Hey bro,
its been seven months( hopefully the hardest seven months ill ever go through again ) and even though the visions i was havig are finally going away...not ne good ones...i still think about u daily, miss u daily. i know ur watchig everythig thats going on so ill just leave it at that. everytime i look at lindsay i see u, which was very hard at first but now something i look forward to.
well the saints just won the supper bowl, so this football season is over. it was very hard without you here, just didnt seem the same. sunday just isnt the same but im dealing with it ( or trying to ) i thought the cowboys were going to make it, which would have sucked...considering.
well im going to bed now. till next time... i love you and miss you bro....
Shawn Peiffer
January 3, 2010
Hey Bro,
How is it up there in heaven? Just wanted to say Happy New Year and Merry Christmas to you. Wish you was still here with all of us. We miss that sense of humor you had. Ready to see those COWBOYS win the Superbowl this year and beat the piss out the eagles tomorrow. I sure am ready to see it. Dyllan misses you so much he needs Uncle Jeff down here to yell at him when he doesn't listen. You know it's just not the same down here with out you. Your wife let me drive "BIG BIRD" the other week. Bet you was thinking what the hell is she doing. I took care of it though and so far i like what you did to it. We won't forget to finish it though Joey and I. That way it's ready for little Joey when the time comes just like you wanted. Anyways I love you like a brother cause thats what I considered you and miss you like one too. Save me a place up there Bro.
Rebecca Hertzog
January 1, 2010
Happy New Year hunny!! I wish I could say that this one has got to be better than the last two but we both know that won't happen. We can only make the best of it I guess. As always the kids and I miss you more and more everyday and we love you always and forever with all our hearts.
December 27, 2009
Merry Christmas Jeffrey!!!
Christmas morning was the toughest. Your Dad didn't even want to get out of bed. I literally had to drag him out. I said there would be a mutiny if everyone showed up and there was no breakfast. The only thing was, we bought way too much sausage. I still remember you and Lainey eating hald the bowl of sausages. But I think Lindsay ate a whole bunch, and I kept thinking of you. Ya know, the other night I kept hearing you say "Hello" the way you always did when you would call. Even once I woke up, I kept hearing it, You Dad seen me crying, and I couldn't tell him what was wrong, Because I didn't want to get him all worked up again. Oh ya, I tried to bribe your mom to make m,e a pumpkin roll, but she let Robert make them, so I think I need to take her coffee back, LOL. I think I would lose my arm though. Well, we all love you here and miss you so very much. I know you are with all of us and are watching over everyone.
We love you,
Sue
Susan Lehr
December 26, 2009
Dear Jeff,
I guess it wasn't the brightest idea to read what everyone wrote before I worte mine. Now all I want to do is go hug everyone and have a good cry.
We all miss you, even Joe mentions you. We are trying to make it a little easier for Becky and the kids, but they miss you so much. Lindsay is turning into such a little lady and Joey is really into video games. Bob went bowling with Josh and Joey, it was a 3 generational male bonding.
Bryanne wore Lindsay's old Christmas dress and she looked so cute.
We saw Becky and the kids Christmas night, it was a little bit crazy. Jen, Chad and the kids, Sam, Sherry and Amber, Bryan, Michael and his girlfriend (yep they've been dating for a few weeks)where all at Samantha and Josh's. Well lets face it it was a lot crazy. But I think the kids had a good day. But you where on everyones mind. We all miss you. Please watch over us, especially Josh and Becky and of course your parents.
Love Sue & Bob
Ellen
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas Cousin!!
Love you!
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas Jeffrey,
Last night was really hard without you. Robert made the pumpkin rolls because I couldn't do it. Last year you wanted 5 for yourself. I never knew that Becky really didn't like them. Becky gave me a locket with your picture in it. I love it. Joey was opening all his toys because you weren't here to tell him no. Lindsay liked all her presents too. Tell PopPop I miss him alot. Your brothers and sister got me an ipod touch , I have to get help to use it.
I miss you so much. Love you with all my heart.
MOM
Rebecca Hertzog
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas, hunny! I love you.
michelle barnett
December 25, 2009
Hi Jeff Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas. It is not the same without you here. Trevor now has a new son his name is Gunner and Leland is getting big.I hope this new year is better. But it won't be the same without you here. We all love you and miss you. The barnetts
December 24, 2009
Hey Bro,
This gets harder and harder everytime, i dont want to talk to u from this keyboard ne more.... Im doing the best i can but it is so hard. Nothing is the same ne more. I dont know if it ever will be. Even though i have many wonderful people around me at times i feel more alone then ever. you are missed very much by everyone. i keep replaying everything in my head over and over it just wont stop. i thought it was getting better then the holidays come and it hits me again. its gonna be hard on everyone without you here. ill never forget all the great times we had. i love you and miss u
love ur bro
JOSH
Samantha Reaser
December 24, 2009
Dear Jeff,
So here we are at the holiday season... It's so hard to express how much you are missed, especially at this time of the year. Josh has been so sad but I have a hard time getting him to talk to me about how he's feeling. Please let him know that it's ok to talk about it. I know he thinks that talking about it is going to make it more real but I know it's not good to keep it all inside.
I also wanted to thank you for the little sign from you we got when we were putting up your Christmas tree with Becky. We brought out the artificial tree you guys have used the past couple years and Josh and Becky carefully arranged all of the branches, one by one, to put together the tree. After it was all together and just as we were about to start adding ornaments, we noticed a small heart ornament on a branch tucked in the corner. I truly believe that this was a symbol of your love for your family and a sign that you are still here with us.
Although I know you are watching over us all, I am a little weary to start a new year. For the past few, we've said that the new has got to be better than the last but it's only proven to get worse. I don't know how much worse it can get than this past one but please keep your watch over all of us and everyone we love.
Well, I hope that you are happy and well where ever you are and that you can have a merry Christmas too.
Love you and miss you,
Sam
Rebecca Hertzog
December 22, 2009
My Love,
The holidays are fast approaching and I know that this year and every year after is going to be difficult. The kids and I are still planning on doing things the same as if you were still here. Dinner at your mom's Christmas Eve, Breakfast with your dad and Dinner with my family. The only thing that is going to be a little different is the that we are actually going to do Christmas with Sam and Josh on Christmas. I know things are not going to be easy on any of us I just wish you could work a little magic to let us know your with us. I miss you so much. The kids really miss you too. They both make sure to tell you that they love you every night and Joey even told me the other night that you loved me too. It made me smile and cry all at the same time. He really needs his daddy. He has been acting up so much lately and while Josh was on vacation last week I made him take him for a night because I definately think he needs some male bonding time. Josh laughed at me when I told him that but he knows its true too. Jen and Chad got engaged and that it is pretty exciting. So did Ellen and Troy. I know you'll make sure they all have great marriages. Your brothers and sister are all in good relationships. Lainey is still with Jared and I know you liked him. Caitlin and Robert are still together too. I think that was the best match I ever did lol. Jeremy has finally found a really nice girl too. You would like her. She's funny and outgoing. Jeremy is really happy. The kids like her too. I have my worries as I always do but I am trying to just let things go the way they are going to. Your parents are good, sad but good. I worry about them a lot but I know that they'll be ok. I wish this had never happened. I wish you were still here for me to vent to and have you hold me. I would give anything just to hear you say you love me. But I remind myself everyday that things happen for a reason because that's what you would say to me. I just haven't quite figured out why it did. I blame myself often and I blame a lot of other things too but I know you would tell me not to. We all miss you so much. If I could relive these last 10 years I would in a heart beat. And I would keep reliving it until things were different. I love you Jeffrey Allen Hertzog Jr. Always have, always will with all my heart forever and ever.
josh
October 14, 2009
hey bro,
i know everyone says this but...its just not the same wthout you here. i go back in time everyday wishing you were still here but i know thats not possible. i dont know if im ever gonna get a grasp on what happened, we had so many plans on what we were gonna do, the four of us, our kids, our families. it is so weird when we are over at becky's ( thats weird to say to) the girls go out in the dinning room and talk and i sit on the couch and watch tv, occasionally i look over expecting to see you sitting there and your not..... thats what hurts the most. im trying to be strong for becky and ur kids (sorry about sat.) ur daughter is three i cant believe it, i can remember being at the hospital the night she was born. i will always treasure the times we did have together and i will never forget them.
Robert Hertzog
September 28, 2009
hey big brother, i hope ur doing good up there with yukon and whiskey, we all miss u down here, wish u would still be here today. each day is very slowly getting better, but it doesnt deal with the pain of losing u. a couple weeks ago, i got back window stickers made up that would only go with mine, jeremy, and laineys car, i hope u saw it, i had dad put mine on. as u probably know i dont work at pizza hut anymore, im at this timber place now, working my butt off. can u please tell me what those 2 beams of sunlight i see everytime i go out to caitlin mean. so far ive seen them everytime i go out there and back. well im gonna go, i hope ur soo much happier now, ur not here suffering anymore, everyones looking after your 2 little angels. we love them just as much as we love u.
love always and forever, your little brother, robert
Kale Graybill
September 4, 2009
Happy B-Day Jeffery! So far school is fine I just wish I had a top locker. Oh, my locker doesn't lock so I don't have to worry about my locker combination, but I still know it. In school we have swimming class, and it's all year because it's a heated, indoor pool!!! Sometime around Halloween I'm going to teach Joey how to carve a pumpkin. What I'm going to carve on the pumpkin is a Jack-O-Lantern. I'm going to carve out a thin layer so light shines through and the nose, mouth, and eyes are going to be fully carved out. Doesn't that sound neat? Make sure you come by and look at it once it's fully carved. Also what I'm carving isn't from a pattern so it is fully from my creativity and imagination. I had a great time at Hooters with Jeremy and Robert. Jeremy took me because I washed his car and Robert went along because I kept the pool clean. We're going down to a Hooters at the beach sometime because Jeremy said the girls are hotter down at the beach. Well that's all I can think of to talk (well type) about.
Love,
Kale
Sue
September 4, 2009
Happy Birthday Jeffrey. I know I'm writing this a day late, but yesterday was a tough day. I did my best to be there for you Dad. I know he misses you so very much. We all miss you so much. We all love you!!!!
Rebecca Hertzog
September 4, 2009
Happy birthday hunny! Hope you got your balloons! I miss you as do the kids. I love you always and forever with all my heart.
the barnetts
September 3, 2009
happy birthday jeffery. We miss you very much. Just wish you were here to have a drink with us.
Rebecca Hertzog
August 28, 2009
Today we moved the last of our stuff out of the house. It was hard. It was our first home together and there was no way I could stay. Our new house is beautiful though. You would love it. Amber moved with us and it is perfect for the four of us and it puts the kids and I closer to your family and of course Sam and Josh. Lindsay had another episode and swears you came to her and talked to her. I hope so. Even though it scares her she loves seeing you. Joey also informed me that you tried to catch him when he fell down the steps today but he was too fast and you yelled at him and told him to go down the right way. When I told Amber her and I both agreed it probably was you because you would say that. It made us smile knowing you are here watching over us. Sometimes I just wish you would come to me the way you do the kids. Next week is your birthday. Samantha and I are taking the kids to the aquarium to celebrate. I just wish you could go with. But something tells me you'll be there. I love you, Jeffrey Allen, always and forever with all my heart.
Rebecca Hertzog
July 30, 2009
Well I went to the beach with Samantha, Josh, and the rest of our extended family and it was good. The kids really enjoyed it. Lindsay actually played in the sand this time and loved it. Of course she had Bryanne to play with so it probably helped. I missed you like crazy as I do every second of every minute of every day. Time is deffinately not helping. Samantha, Sue, Lori, and I took your mom out for drinks for her birthday too. That was fun however your mom swears she is going to pierce her nose just to make you mad. I keep trying to stall her for you but I don't know how long I can keep her at bay. She is very persistent with it. Lindsay cut her hair off the other week and I had to have your mom fix it but it still isn't the same. I stressed how upset you would be to keep her from doing it again and I think it may have done the trick but only after she did it a second time. We are also going to be changing Joey's last name so that should make you smile. I miss you so much. Nothing seems real. I would give anything to have one more long conversation with you. I don't even need to be with you, I just want to hear your voice one last time. I need your advice on so much. I miss you yelling at me for doing something stupid or spending too much money. I miss watching our shows with you. I miss taking trips with you. Being at the beach was so hard because the last time I was there I didn't really talk to you and that was the first and last family vacation we had. We never got to go enjoy the beach with Sam and Josh and I wish we had. We all would have had so much fun. You were and are everything to me. Do you remember when we took Joey to the beach for the day and I was very pregnant with Lindsay, we were on our way home and I said something about marriage and you looked at me and all you could say was that's what we should have done. And I asked you what in the world you were talking about and you said we should have eloped while we were there. It may seem silly but at the time I felt so special and loved. Even though you and I both know had we eloped our parents would have been so angry. But that is probably my favorite beach memory of us. Some days I am perfectly fine and in my head you are coming home and other days I don't want to get up because I am afraid of reality. I keep playing the last three months over and over in my head and I just don't understand why this happened. The kids are really having a rough time too. Bedtime is a hassle as is everyday life with them. I am doing the best I can. As is everyone else for the most part. I love you with all my heart, Jeffrey Allen, always and forever.
Mark Frymoyer
July 29, 2009
My heart is deeply hurt after learning of Jeff's passing. When I taught at RHS, Jeff was one of my favorite students. My condolences to his family and friends.
Christian White-Johnson
July 29, 2009
To Jeff's Family...
I just heard of his passing and I offer my deepest sympathy to all of his family but most of all to his children.
Jeff you will be missed.
Rebecca Hertzog
July 22, 2009
Well look hun, you were so loved by people who didn't know you.
July 21, 2009
its been 18 days since.... u left us, every day is a challenge. i hate being at work , i hate being at home , i dont know what to do. i stil cant believe ur gone, becky and i both said that it feels like a bad dream.... that when we wake up u will be there ...but ur not. if i would have known that the last time u caled me was the last time i would talk to u i would have talked forever... im so sorry i said i was sleeping ill never forgive my self for that.i miss u so much.
Eric Goodhart
July 16, 2009
I was both shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Jeff. My thoughts are with his family and those closest to him, as I am sure this time has been very difficult.
I will always remember the good times Jeff and I shared growing up. The days spent hanging out on Robinson St. are some I will never forget. He was such a genuinely good person to be around, always smiling, upbeat and positive. It is tragic to lose someone like this at such a young age. He will truly be missed
Nathan Barnett
July 13, 2009
I am terribly sorry for your loss. Although words cannot begin to describe ones feelings at a time like this, it helps. Growing up the Hertzog house was always a home away from home, Jeffrey being a very good friend. He will always be and is deeply missed.
July 12, 2009
To Pam And Jeff
I am deeply sorry for your loss.Jeffrey was a good and loving son.The one thing that always came to mind was the way his face lit up with his smiles.My prayers and thought are with you.May you find comfort in the family and friends he left behind.
Ellen,David,Joshua Eller
Melissa and Ryan Evans
July 11, 2009
To the Family of Jeff Hertzog Jr.
We were so sorry to read of your loss. My oldest son Ryan Evans bowled with Jeff and Jeremy at Reading High and I was also a lunch-aide at Riverside, Jeff was a very kind, caring and polite young man he was always very respectable to me as a lunch-aide. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca Hertzog
July 11, 2009
My love, my life,
Its been a week now since you have gone and yesterday we laid you to rest. I wish I could say that it's gotten easier but it hasn't. We may have buried you but my love for you is still here and always will be. I'm just as angry today as I was then and I think I will continue to be. I have tried my best to make you proud and be strong for your family as you would have wanted me to be, but it's hard. You would be so proud of your brothers, Josh, and our families for taking care of me and the kids the way they have. Not a day goes by that I miss or love you any less in fact I think it only gets stronger. I love you, Jeffrey Allen, always have and I will always and forever with all my heart.
Stephanie Knapp
July 11, 2009
I have so many fond memories of Jeff from childhood on up. We were so close and even as we got older we still had laughs and talked alot. He will always have a special place in my heart.
To all his family and friends my prayers and thoughts are with you in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead.
~Stephanie~
Natalie Leibig
July 10, 2009
Pam, Jeff & Family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of Jeffrey. I am not living in PA but I heard of the news from a child hood friend. I remember living next to you guys on Robeson St and crawling into your house, fun times, even though we should have gotten in trouble.. & knocking on the walls to each other to see if we were awake, haha, hey we were only 15... My prayers go out to you and as well as deep sympathy from my mom too. We will pray for you and he will always have a place in my heart. Its a tragic thing to happen, but better days are ahead.
All my thoughts and prayers,
Natalie Leibig
(& Tammy & Family)
Peggy Lesher
July 10, 2009
Becky you are in my thoughts with the passing of your husband, your best friend and soulmate. There are no words to say too help you though this hard times in your time of griving. My prayers and love are with you and your children. God Bless all of you.
Dave Connor
July 10, 2009
Pam, Jeff and Family,
A time like this is never easy, but it brings family and friends together in a celbration of life. Always remember the love and laughter you shared with Jeffery and he will always be with you.
The loss of someone so young should inspire us all to remember how precious and short life is and that we should look for joy, happiness and sharing with others in every day, and the hope for a better tomorrow.
Doris
July 10, 2009
Pam and Brian,
My prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. My heart is with you as you go on. The road ahead will be tough but try and stay tought for Jeff's wife and the children. May God Bless you in these trying and tough times. a friend from your SCRC family
Jeff Sr.
July 9, 2009
To my oldest son.
I watched you take your first breath and watched you take your last as your mother held you. It almost seems like yesterday when I held you as a baby and now we must lay you down to rest. It's been 19 days since I last heard your voice on fathers day and I miss you very much. We always seem to talk 4 or 5 times a week, but now there's only silence. At least you are no longer in pain. I do have the memories and that's something no one can take away. You were only 25 years young, but had a heart of gold. We were all blessed just having you in our lives. I promise to do my best to take care of your whole family. I hope I was the kind of father you had always wanted me to be.
Until we meet again.
Love Always,
DAD
Micaela Heckman
July 9, 2009
Wow.
its Unbelievable To Accept All Of This.All iCan Think About is The Times Where My Family && Your Family Lived On Robeson Street.We Were All Like One Big Family.iRemember We'd All Play Kickball && Joke Around && Have A Goodtime && Thats What ill Always Remember.After Your Family Moved We Kind Of Lost The Bond We Had But The Love Never Faded && ill Always Have That Love For The You && Your Family.
Death isn't Easy To Accept But its Something That Cant Be Avoided.Nobody Really Knows What They've Got Until its Gone, But im Grateful For The Time iHad With You.
This is Gonna Be Hard On ALOT Of People But Everybody Just Has To Stay Strong For You && Realize You Never Left, You'll Always Be Looking Down On Us From Heaven.
Live Life Like its Your Last Because Tomorrows Never Promised.
Frank&Faith Spracklin
July 9, 2009
To All of the Hertzog family,We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Jeffery will be missed by all. I am sure he will be watching over his whole family from up above and will be waiting for the day when you are all together again. Our hugs and kisses to all of you. Be strong for Jeffrey.
Susan Lehr
July 9, 2009
To Jeff,
Thank you so much for coming back into our lives. It is pretty amazing your friendship with Samantha goes all the way back to the Child Development Center. Thank you so much for bringing Joey & Lindsay into our lives. We became honorary grandparents. They are very special to us. Thank you for bringing Becky into our lives. She is very special to us. Thank you for being such a good friend to Josh. We want you to know we want to be there for them all. This is such a terrible time, we are in so much pain and we miss you so much.
Love Sue & Bob
To Becky,
We love you and the kids so much please remember we are only a phone call away.
To Jeff's Family,
We share your grief and pain. You are in our prayers.
Love Sue & Bob
Felecia
July 9, 2009
Jeff's Family:
I was shocked to hear that Jeff had passed. I remember sitting with him in Science class and we would get in trouble for laughing- he was always joking. He was always a good friend to me and I would run into him at Monroe, he was still the same! I'll miss him and the memories I have from going to elementary school through high school with him.
My prayers are with you all--
Nate and Siah Briggs
July 9, 2009
To Jeff’s wife, children, family members, and friends - our prayers and thoughts are with you all, and we hope memories of your time with Jeff will provide some comfort as you grieve.
Brian
July 9, 2009
Jeffrey,
It is hard to beleave that you are gone.It seems like just yesterday you were telling me about your plans and your concerns for the future.You have touched my life in a big way and also have inspired me.I am trying to be strong for Becky, Joey, Linsay and Mom.
Thank you for not only being my stepson, but also my friend.I know in my heart you are watching over all of us and I will see you again some day.
Love, Brian
Maxine Cranage
July 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Take care.
July 9, 2009
Jeff sue Pam & Families
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. The road ahead will be rough and bumppy,but the love and comfort of family and friends will smooth the way for you.My thoughts and prayers are with you.may god bless you and help you keep the faith.
Bill Pauley
Cheryl "Nanny" Summerfelt
July 9, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Holly Levan
July 9, 2009
To all of Jeffs family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember the pain and suffering for Jeff is gone. One day you will be reunited with Jeff. I am here for all of you even though I don't know you personally except for Pam. Please if you need a shoulder to cry on or just someone to listen to you I am there for you. God Bless You. Holly, Jen and David Levan
Pam
July 9, 2009
To my Son and first born,
Words can not express my pain I am feeling at losing you, You were an awesome son, brother, Father and husband to everyone. As I promised you when I laid and held you during your last minutes of life, I will take care of Becky, Joey, Lindsay, Jeremy ,Robert and Lainey. I will pull myself together and be strong like you would want me to be.I hope you know how much you were loved and will be missed.Nothing will ever be the way it was.
You and Pop-Pop take care until I see you again.
LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER,
MOM
Chris & Devon Young
July 8, 2009
Hertzog Family,
We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
michelle barnett
July 8, 2009
pam,jeff,becky and the hertzog family we will miss him so much. He would make me laugh when he would introduce me as his other mom. I also would laugh when he would come up to play with trevor and nathan and ask me what is for lunch that he didn't like what his mom was making. we love you and will miss your smile whenever you would talk about the kids. please give us a call if you need anything. michelle and mike
Sue Hertzog
July 8, 2009
Words cannot describe the sorrow felt in all our hearts. Jeffrey touched the lives of so many people. Even those that he never realized. He would do anything for anyone. He was such a great "brother" and role model for Kale. And never hesitated to show me respect. I will miss him so very much. We have to all remember that he will be all of our hearts forever. And he will live on in his children. Jeffrey... know that I loved you like my own son. Know that I will do anything I can to help the rest of your family in any way that I can.
I will miss you!!!
Sue Connor
July 8, 2009
To Jeff+Pam,
I was sadden to hear of Jeff's passing. As parents my heart reaches out to you in your grief. Although his life was shorter then ours and I read about present day it sounds as if he leaves behind a loving wife and loving children.
As I look back to the days of bowl-o-rama when our kids and we bowled together it reminds us of how short life really is.
May God bless all that knew Jeff and remember the smiles and the laughter as well as the tears.
Samantha Reaser
July 8, 2009
Jeff,
I can't believe it's been over 12 years since we met. I can remember hangingout on the corner, watching you guys skate. Remember when we used to read car magazines in History class? Josh would give me information on cars beforehand so that I looked like I knew what I was talking about with you the next day...but I'm sure you knew I didn't.
These last few years we have gotten so close and it has been wonderful. I am honored to have been such a big part of your life with your family. I love Becky, Joey, and Lindsay so much and I promise to do all that I can to take care of them for you. I know you are watching over all of us too. I'll be sure to remind them all of how much you loved them and that this wasn't your choice...I'm sure you would've done anything to still be here with them.
Love you and miss you always Jeff.
Trevor, Donna, Leland Barnett
July 8, 2009
We are glad that we had such a good friend, companion and someone to talk to when we needed someone.We are very glad that Jeff had gotten to meet Leland.Its hard to loose such a close friend at such a young age. Jeff will be missed but never forgotten he remains in all our hearts from the day we became friends until we meet again. Jeff will be watching over all of us and keeping us all safe.Jeff was a great husband, friend, father, brother and so much more we are glad we got to have Jeff as a Friend. We will miss you.
Wayne/Mary Lorah
July 8, 2009
Jeff was a great guy and we were all blessed by his time here with us. May God Bless you in this time and keep you strong. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of Jeffs family.
Jana Estep
July 8, 2009
To the Hertzog family.
I was so shocked to hear about Jeffrey's passing. I worked with Jeffrey at Riverside for several years. There are some students who really touch your life and make it better, Jeffrey was one of those people. I have very fond memories of him. He was delightful to work with. He was artist, intelligent, loved sports and I could not have asked for someone better who tried to overcome his speech difficulty. I was delighted to read that he had married and had children. I have no doubt that he was a good husband and father and is sadly missed.
Sincerely
Andrea Connor
July 8, 2009
To the Hertzog family,
I am so sorry to hear about Jeffrey, I fell over in shock when i saw he had left this world. U have my deepist sympathy. I'll never forget the nights we spent at bowl-o-rama while the parents bowled and the kids stayed in the play room on sunday nights.
To his wife and children,
I'm sorry i never got to meet u and i'm sorry for the lose of Jeffrey. He will be deeply missed by one and all who new him.
Heather Miller
July 8, 2009
Aunt Pam & Family,
I am so sorry about your loss. I wish that I could have been there for everyone. I had to go back to Iraq but just wanted The family to know that they are in my thoughts & prayers. We all are going to miss Jeffrey. I love you all!!
christian smith
July 8, 2009
To Jeff: Jeff you are a great person, a wonderful friend to everyone (even those of us that arent cowboys fans) and one of the best fathers i know...(even with all you were going through) you somehow managed to make us laugh and keep your head up.You are here in our hearts and thoughts forever.We will always love you and miss you greatly. To Becky:Im so sorry, if there is anything I or my family can do to help PLEASE dont hesitate to call, even if you need a babysitter for a little while, or need to talk or anything; call me.Jeff fought as best he could for you and your children, i know you know that,stay strong,were all here for you. Christian
Ashley Jarowecki-Balloch
July 8, 2009
To Jeff's Family...
I am very sorry for your loss. I went to school with Jeff up until I left Reading High in 2000. Jeff was always a very friendly and sweet person. I loved his personality and sense of humor. And as a fellow Dallas Cowboys fan, we always had to stick together during football season! :o)
To his wife and children,
I am so very sorry for this heartbreaking loss. Rebecca, I can't imagine what you're going through. You will be in my thoughts and I wish you and your children the best life possible.
We're all going to miss you, Jeff. Keep watching over all that you loved and cared about most.
Coach Bob Garl & Family
July 8, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Vanessa
July 8, 2009
I'll never forget going to watch our parents bowl every Tuesday night except we never really did watch them, we were more like the video game junkies playing Cruisin' USA until it was time to go. Then my mom would keep all of us overnite so your parents had a break and the next night my sister and I would stay over so my mom had a break. I know now..since we both have kids how important that "sane" time is but how great it is to be back with your family. We used watch either Tango and Cash or Days of Thunder whenever it was you're parents turn to have the sleepover. I swear I could recite the entire movie of DoT...which also thanks to you probably lead to my massive crush on Tom Cruise up until after high school. (Thanks a lot..lol) I have so many memories I will never forget...6th & Amity playground, delivering your mom's Avon catalogs, delivering the newspaper when the Reading Eagle had a PM edition, going to Washington Novelty, and my favorite of all...how you laughed from Northwest MS all the way home to your house because I was "dating" Shaun and the taunting that followed every Wed. on that walk. It still makes me smile today and that I will never forget. You were a great son, brother, husband, father, and my cousin...you will be missed dearly but surely never forgotten. I will miss you always.
amy kline
July 7, 2009
My reguards to pam and jeff. I remember babysitting for them with heather, amy kline
Terre Lepera
July 7, 2009
To the Hertzog Family that my memories serve, Jeff, Pam, Jeremy, Robert & Lainey and to the new Hertzogs that I never had the pleasure of meeting, Rebecca & Jeffrey's 2 beautiful children, please know that I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had the ability or words to take away the pain of losing Jeffrey. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sherry Reaser & Sam Davis
July 7, 2009
Jeff
Rest in Peace. We love you and will miss you. Jeff, you have left a lasting impression on us,not only as a friend,but as family also, because we did consider you as part of the family. From the poker games to just hanging out, you were a joy to be around. It has been an absolute pleasure knowing you. Thanks for the memories.
Lacey Spitler
July 7, 2009
my prayers and sympathy goes out to all of Jeffs family and friends..He was an awesome guy and was the nicest person you ever want to meet. He is watching over you guys and is in a better place.
July 7, 2009
Very sorry to learn of your loss.
May your memories comfort you and give you strength.
Christy Schaeffer and Sara Fuller
Brandon Young
July 7, 2009
July 9,2009
Dear Hertzog Family:
I met Jeff through my brother Chris at Monro. I will always remember playing PSP with Jeff when I was bord waiting for Chris. Jeff was always kidding with me. He will be missed by all but he is in a better place.
Brandon Young, Reading PA
Jenna
July 7, 2009
I never really realized how much you cared and helped me in the time we had, and I never got to say thank you for everything. So I'll say it now thank you for all the help and love you gave to me and to everyone else. You were a good person and everyone knew that and I believe so did god, and that's why he decided to end your suffering because he knows that you don't deserve it. Now your by his side watching over your family and friends. You will always be in are hearts. Love to your family and friends. I just know that the love we have for you will get us through this time.
July 7, 2009
Becky and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
~Doug & Kate Guldin~
george & linda schrieber
July 7, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
the matthews
July 7, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sherri Heckman and Family
July 7, 2009
Pam, Jeff, Becky, Jeremy, Robert, Lainey, and family,
I've never been sadder. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jeffrey was one awesome person who we've always loved and respected. He was one of the most giving and caring persons that I've ever met. He made me laugh hard and there was a time or two that he made me cry. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother and friend and always seemed to live life to the fullest.
Anyone who knew Jeffrey was blessed.
Jeffrey A. Hertzog, Jr., you will be so missed but NEVER forgotten.
I pray for each of you to find peace and the faith to carry you through these difficult days. Jeffrey has gone to a new place but I believe that he remains with each of you and will continue to watch over you just as he did in life.
Godspeed, Jeffrey. We love you.
Eve Eichert
July 7, 2009
I had just received the tragic news of Jeffery's death today from a bowling buddy. It's unfortunate that this tragedy happened to a family who loved someone so much. I frequently received news of Jeffery's condition from his father and brother while he was in the hospital. Although this time is especially hard for those who loved him and wish he was still living with us, he is in a better place and out of pain's reach. May God guide and keep you in this time of sorrow and grief. I pray that his family will hold and remember the precious moments that were made with him. I don't know what it's like to lose a husband or a soulmate, but I know what it's like to lose a best friend. It's not easy at all, it feels like everyone's life is still in motion and yours' came to a screeching halt. Rebecca, Joey and Lindsay, you are lucky to have had a wonderful man in your lives. Always remember those cherishing moments because they are what will keep you going. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you in this difficult time and give you strength to keep going.
Candis Peto
July 7, 2009
Becky and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. God will grant you the strength and I know that you will be strong Becky, for yourself and your children. God Bless you in this time.
Candis
Jessica
July 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Jeff's wonderful family. I hope that one day you will not remember the day that Jeff died as that, but as a day he was relieved of all his suffering and that he is now in a better place. Just remember all the wonderful things he has done for everyone and how wonderful of a man he was and always will be in your hearts.
Josh Reaser
July 7, 2009
To my best friend,
This sucks man, this was not suppose to happen, u were not suppose to leave us....i miss u so much. Everybody is taking this hard, im trying to be strong for everyone just like u would but i dont know how long i can do it. Im gonna do my best to look after becky, the kids, and ur family. Hope fully i make u proud. i know one day i will see u again.... love you and miss you forever
Keith and Brenda Pauley
July 7, 2009
our prayers and sympathy are with all family members of Jeff. We know there are no words to ease the pain of a loss of such a wounderful man.
The most precious gifts: Lindsay and Joey
July 7, 2009
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