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Age 61, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2018. He was born October 3, 1957 in New Kensington, to the late Edward and Hilda Chottiner Wertkin, was a 1975 graduate of Burrell High School, received a Bachelor's degree in Business from Penn State, and was a lifelong resident of Lower Burrell. Steve worked most of his life as a telecommunications engineer. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing and watching sports, especially the Steelers. He especially enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and his dog, Molly. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Lisa A. Hoch Wertkin; sons, Benjamin R. Wertkin of New York City and Joshua N. Wertkin of Lower Burrell; and his brother, Robin S. Wertkin of Pittsburgh. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in ROSS G. WALKER FUNERAL HOME LTD., 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, where a service will be held Thursday, at 10 a.m. Dean Ward will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may contribute to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, River Walk Corporate Center, 333 East Carson Street, Suite 441, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, or Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, 533 Linden Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068.
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Rich Wojtaseski
October 29, 2018
Steve's humor and joy of friendship will last with me forever. Rest in peace my friend.
Dan Roffol
October 18, 2018
A good friend, college roommate, and all around good guy. you will be missed my friend.
Duke
Rick Atkinson
October 17, 2018
My deepest sympathies to Steve's family. Growing up across the street from the Wertkins and having Steve as a great friend are among my best childhood memories. Rest in peace, my friend.
October 17, 2018
Dear Robin: I was saddened to read about your recent loss of your brother. Please accept my sympathies. - Jeff Pollock, Esq. (Sq. Hill)
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October 16, 2018
Steve was a great guy and friend with a great sense of humor. He will be very missed. God bless Lisa and Family. Love, Annette and Bob
October 16, 2018
I've logged many hours with Steve watching our sons play soccer and grow into young men, he will sadly be missed.Jim Meyers
Jim Meyers
October 16, 2018
I've logged many hours with Steve watching our sons play soccer and become young men, he will sadly be missed.
Tom McLaughlin
October 16, 2018
Lisa and family. So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. In my life Steve was one of my favorite people I crossed paths with. We shared many laughs together and there are many stories about the good old days at Cell One. I'm glad to have shared those good old days with Steve!
Diane Kowalik
October 16, 2018
Sorry for your loss.
Deepest Sympathy to you and the family, you will be in our prayers.
Burrell High School Class of 1975
October 16, 2018
My sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort strengthen you all during this difficult time. Rom 15:4
JD
Thom Sarcinelli
October 16, 2018
We were roommates at penn state. I will always have fond memories of Newt.
October 16, 2018
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort and peace in God's loving arms during this difficult time of grief. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
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