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BETSY KLEE WERTHEIMER FRANKLIN
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BETSY KLEE WERTHEIMER
On Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Beloved wife of Grant Franklin; adored sister of Wendy J. Wertheimer, Herbert G. "Josh" (Jane) Wertheimer III and Susan (Jerry) Iwler; sister-in-law of Lynnette (Richard) Gregory; aunt of Jessica (Steven) Oldham, Zachary Iwler and Marjorie Iwler; great-aunt of Cooper and Spencer Oldham; cherished niece of Myrna Hackney. Services at Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 Fifth Avenue (at Morewood) on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at 11 a.m. Visitation at Temple one hour prior to services (10 - 11 a.m.). Interment Private. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 333 E. Carson Street, Suite 441E, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., family owned and operated.
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Cassie Kaufman
January 9, 2017
I remember when Sima was pregnant with my cousin Betsy! She was the cutest toddler you can imagine. I wasn't at all surprised at her success, as she was so smart & charismatic. I wish we had had time to know each other better.
Kari Minnick
December 8, 2016
Dear Wendy and family,
I'm so very sorry to hear the news of Betsy's passing. I'm holding you in my heart and wishing you peace.
Love you always,
Doris Ross
December 7, 2016
Dear Wendy and Wertheimer Family,
my sincere condolences on Betsy's passing. She lives on in your hearts and may time help you heal the void she left.
Susan McClelland
December 7, 2016
Grant, I am so sorry to hear of Betsy passing. You have my deepest sympathy. I always looked forward to her coming to the shop to get her hair cut. I so enjoyed our conversations. She was so kind and thoughtful. God Bless,
Susan ( Pat On The Head)
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Peter Goldsmith
December 6, 2016
Dear Grant,
I just heard. So so sorry. It just is not right. Bets was the best and such a good friend to my late wife Robin Riggs and me. I know you will miss that great smile and laugh. Every time we got together we just had a blast. There was just that connection from 30 plus years of friendship.
Deepest sympathy,
Peter Goldsmith
Keith Connor
December 5, 2016
Grant and Wertheimers,
My prayers will be with you tomorrow during the funeral. May we continue to feel her love and grace all of the days of our lives.
Keith
Husband of Mary Beth Hudak Connor SSA '76
Susan Neuwirth Johnson
December 3, 2016
The Herron family, Uncle Sy and Aunt Marilyn, Joan, Carol, Bruce, Susan and Thom, sends it love and deepest sympathies to the Wertheimer family and to Grant who we have not had the pleasure of meeting.
Neighbors and friends for many years we feel your loss.
Will always remember Betsy in pigtails!
Julie Berman
December 3, 2016
Betsy was such a great friend to me in college and it was great to see her a year and a half ago in Gambier!
xoxo Nicole De Santis
December 2, 2016
How far that little candle throws her beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world.
William Shakespeare
Our beloved Betsy! What a privilege to be touched by your light...I will forever carry you in my Heart.
My deepest sympathies to Grant, Wendy, Susan, Josh and Mary Frances
Sallie Belle Davis
December 2, 2016
Betsy made every event she attended better. She gave of herself -- laughter, love, caring. I'm so grateful to have seen her at our 40th reunion in October. My wish for all of us who knew her is that we will be blessed by our memories of her.
Lisa Tourek
December 2, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I was an Original Shady Lady with Betsy, and we remained friends through the years- both working as lawyers in Pittsburgh. Her smile, Laugh and true kindness will not be forgotten. She will be greatly missed.
Lisa Struk Tourek
SSA Class of 1976
Martha Cordell
December 2, 2016
Betsy was my dear friend and study buddy in law school. Her contagious laugh and upbeat personality made law school tolerable. We shared to many wonderful times together. She was a bridesmaid in my wedding and charmed all of Monroe, Louisiana!I loved her dearly for all the joy she brought into my life. I am so thankful that we had a weekend together in New Orleans at our 30th reunion last year. Betsy, you will be so missed, and I know that there is no "V" in heaven (inside joke that only Betsy will understand). I hope that Grant and all of Betsy's family find comfort during this difficult time. My love to you always, sweet Betsy, and until we meet again... Martha Tisdale Cordell (Tulane L85).
Theodore Vasser
December 2, 2016
To the Family, Betsy was very special. She had a personality unlike anyone I know. Her Heart was open to all. Her love filled the room like the scent of fresh flowers. I know that she is in a better place and she will make the better place better. Ted SSA 76
December 2, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill (SSA 1980)
December 2, 2016
Dear family I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one May you find comfort in the hope that you will see your loved one again Acts17:31
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December 2, 2016
May you find comfort from God's word during this time. Isaiah25: 8 tells us he God will swallow up death forever.
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