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DR. JEFFREY S. DMD WENTZ DDS
DR. JEFFREY S. DMD WENTZ DDS
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JEFFREY WENTZ Obituary
Age 63 of Scott Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Beloved father of Jeff Wentz, Brooke (Michael) Riederer and Tyler (fiancee Brynn) Wentz; loving and devoted Pappy of Cody Wentz, Eli and Caroline Riederer; beloved brother of Walter Wentz; son of Elmer and the late Janet Wentz; former spouse of Gretchen Wentz; beloved brother-in-law of Alison (Tally) Persichetti; and nieces, Rachel and Ava Persichetti; beloved friend of Chris and Vickie Motz, Peg Karabinos, Jim Staab, Joan Harris and the extended HAWKS family; beloved cousin of the Wentz family. Dr. Jeff graduated from South Hills High School, Washington & Jefferson College, Temple Dental School and practiced family dentistry in the South Hills for many years. He was an Eagle Scout and Troop Leader of Boy Scout Troop #365. Jeff was a devoted Costco member, a Blues Brother and amateur D.J. His gregarious personality, pranks and sense of humor will be missed by all. Family and friends welcome Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220. Funeral Service in Covenant - Community Presbyterian Church, Thursday 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Smithfield Cemetery.
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Judy Zeiler
February 13, 2019
The Wentz Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. He was a wonderful, caring dentist with a great sense of humor! He bought his practice from my husband. Jeff will be missed! My thoughts and prayers!
Lorraine Miller
February 13, 2019
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
February 13, 2019
I will miss Dr. Jeff and extend my condolences to his family. Ginny Bruschi, former patient.
Teresa Fox
February 13, 2019
I am just now finding out my dentist of 15 years has passed away. I am sadden by this news. He was a wonderful dentist. Will keep his family in my prayers as well as his friends, employers, and patients. I am so sorry for this loss he will be missed.
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February 3, 2019
The Wentz Family,
I just found out that Jeff has passed and sadden us like so many others. We are all blessed to know him and have him as our caring dentist. A character he was making you feel welcomed to his dental office for you never felt scared and my wife Carol and daughter Mandy were happy about that. One person wrote were you related? Yes we all are from Adam and Eve that's the farthest back i could go. His grandmother Flora Walther Wentz and My Grandmother Amelia Walther Motts were sisters Jeff and i are third cousins I have many fond memories as a child knowing the Wentz Families. May you rest in peace as I cry. Bobby Motts, Jr.
Diane & Jedi Tomich
January 25, 2019
Dr Jeff sorry I learned about your passing after you were layed to rest. You have been our dentist since you came out of school starting with Dr. Price in Beechview. My daughter was 7 yrs old at the time. This news sadden us and you will be missed. Thank you for your kindness and professionalism over the years. Rest in the arms of the Lord good Doctor. Our prayers and condolences to your family.
January 16, 2019
To Jeff's family and friends,
Jeff and I were high school classmates. He was a friend to everyone. Charismatic, funny beyond words, and the supreme prankster. Everyone loved him. I lost touch so many years ago, but he remains a favorite friend in my heart. I know his passing is a loss for so many, but you have to know what an extreme gain he is in Heaven. RIP, dear friend.
Chriss Burnecke Carrington
January 12, 2019
We are so so sorry for doctor Jeff's family, he was a great dentist and a good person, may he rip. The Gould family
Debbie Belajac
January 11, 2019
Dr. Wentz you were a great dentist with a great sense of humor. I will really miss you!
Carol Shreffler
January 11, 2019
Dr. Jeff has been my family's (three generations) dentist since he started his practice. He was always joking around and telling you funny stories or jokes when he was working in your mouth and you couldn't laugh or respond. Now I am glad that I had more issues last year than normal so I got to be in his chair a few times. We will miss you Dr. Jeff.
Harry Hanna
January 10, 2019
Jeff was a classmate of mine while we were attending Temple dental school in Philadelphia. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing.He will be greatly missed. May his memory be forever eternal.
Harry G. Hanna
HONEY MARCHETTI
January 9, 2019
Walter,
I am thinking of you today, and I will be there with you tomorrow. Take care in your grief.
Honey
Noah
January 9, 2019
Dr. Jeff was the most funny person I've ever met!
Janet Allen
January 9, 2019
I am saddened to hear of Dr Wentz passing. I was just at his office on Friday where we talked about his grandchildren. He was a wonderful gentle dentist and will be greatly missed
Kimberly and Tom Reed
January 9, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of Dr. Wentz's passing. He was our family dentist for many years and took such good care of his patients. He made even difficult procedures as comfortable as possible, while talking about his beautiful family. Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers for comfort go out to all his friends and family.
January 9, 2019
I didn't see Jeff for years after I moved to Butler...but I do remember telling him, I would not get another root canal. He asked me who the dentist was ... Me or him? He will be sadly missed.
Anita
Ann-Marie Korzen
January 8, 2019
I'm so sad to hear about the passing of Jeff. He truly was one of a kind. His sense of humor always made me smile. Jeff spoke about his children often and was very proud of his family. Rest In Peace, my Friend. Cheers
Tom L
January 8, 2019
I was a classmate of Jeff's at Temple University School of Dentistry, Class of 1981. I enjoyed Jeff's personality, wit, humor so much during the time we were students together, including all the after-hours events. Although our lives went distinctly different directions since graduation, I just know that all those who mentioned his devotion to his career, family and life are right on the mark. I have not seen or spoken to Jeff since Philadelphia in 1981, but this is my loss. My deepest sympathy to his family and close friends.
Laurel Dunn Muse
January 8, 2019
Dr. Wentz. My heart broke today learning that you left this world on Sunday. I grieve. I grieve for your beloved family. I grieve for your friends and your wonderful staff. I grieve as one of your patients. You were always kind and funny and such a fabulous Doctor. Your impact on my heart was unexpected. You were one of my most favorite people in the world. I will miss you forever. My deepest condolences to all who love you..
John K
January 8, 2019
Jeff - I am grateful my cousin Blane invited me to join your recquetball group many years (decades) ago... those are some of my fondest memories.
I actually looked forward to visiting twice a year as a patient (not so much the 'in between' visits) for 30+ years to discuss current sport events and, at times, the Bethany-W&J 'rival'.
You were taken too soon and will be sorely missed. My condolences to your family.
January 8, 2019
Death is never easy to cope with especially when young, but God's word can comfort you. Luke 7:11-15
Manfred Family
January 7, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Jeff was a great guy. Even though we had not seen him in many years, fond memories of a guy with an amazing wit and sense of humor. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Daniel Todd
January 7, 2019
Dear Wentz family so sorry to hear about your great loss. Dr. Wentz was my scout master and neighbor for many years when I was a child. I'll never forget all the wisdom, knowledge and humor he bestowed on us and how much I was able to learn from him. I'll never forget selling Christmas trees every year with him and listening to his stories and jokes. He was just an all around great man to all. My Deepest thoughts and condolences.
Jen
January 7, 2019
"Wait, was he related to you or not?"
"Well, not by blood. I mean I don't think."
"You don't think?"
"Well, I mean, I think he and my dad and my uncles may have done some weird blood brother's thing in Clarion once... so does that count?"
"No, that is not being related."
"Umm, I think my gram may have signed a paper... actually I think she had a lawyer make it legal looking, and we all kind of adopted him and his kids. I think that was in Ohio."
"Wait, I thought you said Clarion. Who is from Ohio?"
"Same family. They moved a lot, and they always had great parties."
"Umm, ok.... ah so this adoption wasn't real, so you're not related then? He was just your dentist, or did you say was a DJ?"
"Well, yeah, he was my dentist, and yeah, he was a DJ.... but I mean, I guess if you get down to it, we weren't related..."
"Hey, listen, he seemed like a great guy, though."
"He was more than a great guy."
Jeff was the one who made you laugh even when you didn't want to.
Jeff was the one who had the fun board games that you didn't want to play, but ended up buying the next day.
Jeff brought the music to every event. I mean he LITERALLY BROUGHT THE MUSIC. "It ain't good if it ain't loud."
Jeff was the reason there was an entertainment portion at all of weddings.
Jeff and Uncle Pat were the reason any of us under the age of 50 know who the Blues Brothers are.
Jeff is the reason I have even the most remote knowledge of wine.
Jeff is the reason no one goes to the Wheel, but everyone goes to the Wheet.
Jeff was the reason my dad ever drove over to Upper St. Birdville.
Jeff is the reason I giggle uncontrollably when I hear the song, "It's Raining Men."
Jeff is the reason that BB means more than Big Brother.
Speaking of Big Brother, Jeff is the reason we all watched it. Well, expect for Uncle Pat. Uncle Pat thought reality TV was garbage. But since Jeff liked it, we were all ok with admitting we liked it, too.
Jeff was the reason we all had mixed drinks in our hands at the beach.
Jeff was the reason we went to the beach.
Jeff is the reason we all still have most of our teeth.
Jeff is the reason most of us are missing a figurine from our Nativity Scene.
Jeff was the reason Aunt Peg's pool always had the perfect ph level.
Jeff is the reason we all know exactly what the "Costco Cake" is.
Jeff is the reason Costco's stock is up.
Jeff was the reason no one wanted the night to end.
Jeff is the reason none of us nor our kids are afraid of the dentist.
Jeff was the reason things got done.
Jeff was the reason things were fun.
Jeff was the reason we knew nobody's family could possibly be as cool as ours.
Jeff was the reason we were all able to keep it together when it seemed like we were losing our family, one by one.
Jeff is the reason so many of us are who were are.
"You keep saying 'we.' Who is 'we?'"
"Well, all of us .. his kids, his grandkids, his brother and his parents... and us. All of us."
"I gotta tell ya, it sounds to me like you were related."
"More than any blood test could ever prove."
Jeff was everything.
Jeff was our family.
Chris & Lou Reichenbach
January 7, 2019
So sorry to hear this news. Loved Dr Wentz.....the best dentist ever. Just saw him the week before Christmas when he saved my holiday with an emergency repair. His larger than life personality and sense of humor made a visit to the dentist a pleaure. Our deepest sympathies to his family including his great staff for this sudden and sad loss.
Peggy
January 7, 2019
Some people come and go in your life and you are glad to have had their acquaintance. Others come into your life through God's destiny because He must know that you need them. They become life long friends, confidants and family. Fun times, sad times and all the in between times. This guy was the latter to me. I can't imagine life without him around to provide the caring, the jokes, and making future memories.
I know that JC, Brooke, and Tyler will sorrowfully miss him. And for that, you have my deepest love and sympathy. Please always know that I am here for you. Just know that I could never fill his big shoes!
May he rest in peace with all who have gone before him. I know their eternity just became more joyful with his arrival.
Really going to miss you my friend, my somewhat brother.
Chris Searcy
January 7, 2019
Wally,
Know that my prayers are with you and your family as you go through the grieving process of losing a beloved, son, brother, father and so much more.
I pray God's grace and peace for you and your family.
January 7, 2019
Wally,
Know that my prayers are with you and your family as you go through the grieving process of losing a beloved, son, brother, father and so much more.
I pray God's grace and peace for you all.
Chris
Tom Brown
January 7, 2019
Meathead, we hadn't talked in years but I feel your loss. Kudos to you for a life lived well. Save me a seat at the Bar! Old roommate. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Christopher Haupt
January 7, 2019
Dear Wentz Family,
I am extremely saddened to learn of Dr. Jeff's passing. He was a dear friend to me and I have such fond memories of the times we spent together.
He was a one of a kind, great guy. He will be truly and forever missed.
God bless you all and my sincerest condolences.
Beth Karns
January 7, 2019
My sincerest condolences. He showed me great comfort and humor in my time of need. Such an amazing man.
John DeLallo
January 7, 2019
Dr. Jeff and I hadn't seen each other in some years, but I remember his gentle chairside manner, his huge smile, and his sense of humor. I can't say I 'enjoyed' a filling or other procedure, but Jeff made me comfortable.
I wish I would have stayed in touch, as that opportunity is now lost to me forever. Farewell old friend. Rest in peace, and may God comfort your loved ones.
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