Bertha M. Sharp

Bertha M. Sharp obituary, Johnstown, PA

Bertha M. Sharp

Bertha Sharp Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 23 to Feb. 25, 2010.
SHARP – Bertha M., 88, Johnstown, died Feb. 19, 2010, at home. Born Sept. 14, 1921, in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen M. and Mary (Zahurak) Hritz. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Cilfford E. Sharp; daughter, Denise Sharp; infant brother, Francis Hritz; sisters, Anna Gomulka, Catherine Orlikowski and Sister Mary Pauline, ADP; and brothers, Charles and Stephen Hritz Jr. Survived by loving children, Clifford Sharp Jr., married to Brenda Gallagher, Las Vegas, Nev.; Rosemary, wife of James Franko, Palm, Pa.; and Joyce Sharp; Donald J. Sharp, married to Elizabeth Centofanti; and Dorothy, wife of Richard L. Thomas, all of Johnstown; grandchildren, Glenn and David Sharp, Las Vegas, Nev.; Greg (Michelle) Sharp and Clifford E. Sharp III, both of San Diego, Calif.; Donald (Brica) Moyer, Miami, Fla.; Sherry (Thomas) Laessig, Barto, Pa.; Robert (Kym) Moyer, Quakertown, Pa.; Barry and Christian Sirko, Scott Sharp, Kristi (Marc) Muto and Amy Sharp (Matt Hauger), all of Johnstown; Rebecca Vizi (Michael), Davidsville; Richard E. (Michele) Thomas, Johnstown; and Carrie (Mark) Aurit, Wesley Chapel, Fla.; and great-grandchildren, Aiden, Meegan, Donald, Matthew, Kiera, Minuette, Pierce, Daulton, Paxton, Luke, Alexis, Mason, Madox, Kelsie, Bella, Marlee, Alaina  and Meghan. Sister of William Hritz, New Florence. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Bertha was a former member of St. Rochus Parish. The secretary of the former Coopersdale School Mothers Club, avid bingo player and known for her rose garden and beautiful flowers. For years, she and her husband, Clifford, helped plan and work the picnics at the Johnstown Policeman's Farm. Member of Resurrection Parish, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Father Alan Thomas. Committal, Grandview Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held. "Her children arise up and call her blessed." Proverbs 31: 28.

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February 28, 2010

Linda Tomkosky posted to the memorial.

February 27, 2010

Dayna Euhus posted to the memorial.

February 26, 2010

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Linda Tomkosky

February 28, 2010

I only met you a couple of times, didn't have a chance to get to know you well. But, I know your beautiful family and you had to have been a gracious, loving, woman to have such an influence on your children and grandchildren. They all love you very much and will miss you greatly,
With respect,

Dayna Euhus

February 27, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am glad I was able to see Aunt Bertha and everyone last Fall for the first time in about 25 years. Now she and Uncle Cliff are together again in Heaven. God Bless You all.

February 26, 2010

Dear Mom, forty-six years ago you welcomed me into your life,family and home. I was truly blessed as you became my role model, friend, teacher and inspiration. Rest in the warmth of God's love until we meet again. Love, Brenda

Norma and Ira Lockhart

February 26, 2010

Thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of sorrow.

Lisa Clare Conway

February 25, 2010

To Joyce, Barry and Christian,
So sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. She was a wonderful woman and now is in heaven but will always be watching over you. May you always cherish the wonderful memories you hold in your hearts.

Linda & Carl Thomas & Family

February 25, 2010

We convey our deepest sympathy to the Sharp Family and extended family. Our prayers & thoughts are with you all.
Carl E. Thomas, Jr. Family

Francis & Margaret Gallagher

February 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of grief. Please accept our deepest sypathy.

Stephen & Viola Troyan

February 25, 2010

Rebecca and family
I wanted you to know how sorry I was to hear about your grandmother it's so hard to let go of somebody you love so much.You and Mike always loved going to see her.Stephen and my prayers are with you and your family.

jaime (adams) shingler and family

February 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

James Brown

February 25, 2010

sorry on your loss i know it is hard... I didnt know Bertha but i knew some of her grandchildren and my thoughts and prayers are with them Carrie , Rich , Kristi ,and Amy and everyone else in her family

Barry Michael

February 25, 2010

Grandmother Sharp,
You and pap were a perfect match. You were so kind. Both of you had the biggest hearts and I know you both are up in heaven looking down on all of your family.We love you both, and you we always be in our hearts.
God Bless you and
Rest in Peace

Tom,Kathie,Kaitie De Yot

February 24, 2010

Mrs. Sharp, God Bless you and may you now rest in peace.
Dorothy, Bub, Becky, Carrie, Ritchie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wish we lived closer and could be there for you. Please let us know if we can do anything.

February 24, 2010

It was an honor to have known you. Your children, grandchildren, friends,and anyone who was blessed to have known you will now have another angel looking down on them. Rest in peace.

Kim Thomas Kimes

Lizzie Sharp

February 24, 2010

Mom,
Thank you so much for taking me under your wing as your daughter-in-law. I always could make you laugh, and that always made me happy. By now, you have met my mom, and together, the two of you will shine down on Don and I forever with the warmth of your love. I love you as my own mother, and know you are finally with your family in heaven.

Lizzie Sharp

February 24, 2010

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 1998-2010

February 24, 2010

God bless you mother, rest in peace. No one will ever take your place.
Love Always,
Don and Lizzie

Robert Herndon & Family

February 24, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Kristi Muto

February 23, 2010

Love and miss you Grandma Sharp. Mason,MAdox,and Kelsie Muto

Kristi Muto

February 23, 2010

Grandma i love you and will miss you dearly!! R.I.P.

Michael Vizi

February 23, 2010

To Grandma Sharp,
I was very honored to have known you. I know how much you meant to Becky and the girls.(and me also) I will miss coming to visit you .You were a good mother , grandmother and greatgrandma and loved all of your family so much. May you now rest in peace.

Rebecca

February 23, 2010

Oh, how I long to be like this woman.
I aspire to have her love, her strength, her faith.
I spend my days in awe of her,
of her constant state of grace.

She is as unique as a snowflake.
She is completely unlike any other.
There is a place in my heart for only her,
for the one I call Grandmother.

Gramma I will miss you very much. You were such a strong woman and an inspiration to many. I was very lucky to be able to spend so much time with you and I thank God everyday for blessing me with such a wonderful grandmother.
Love and miss you dearly

Marlee, Alaina and Meghan

February 23, 2010

To Our GreatGrandma Sharp,
We know you hear us from way above.We say we all love you dearly and already miss you very much. We'll miss how you always made us laugh and gave us goodies every time we came to visit you. You will be in our hearts forever!
We love you Gramma

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