Traci Wertz Obituary
MONTGOMERY - Traci L. Wertz, 34, of Brook Street, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at her home.
She was born June 30, 1970, in Lewisburg, a daughter of Samuel A. Wertz of RR1 Allenwood and Pamela Wertz of White Deer.
She was a 1988 graduate of Warrior Run High School.
Earlier in life, Traci worked at the Ice Cream Parlor in Dewart. More recently, she worked at the Coastal Mart in Watsontown.
Traci was a very outgoing and friendly person, and participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Milton.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are five children, Tyler Lee Wertz, 14, Machalia Ann Ferguson, 12, Alicia Marie Ferguson, 9, Preston James Ferguson, 4, and Samantha Ferguson, 2; one brother, James J. Wertz of San Francisco; one stepbrother, Wilbur L. Auker of RR Allenwood; one stepsister, Shelly Staggert of RR Allenwood; and her paternal grandmother, Alberta V. Wertz of Montgomery.
She was preceded in death by a stepsister, Kelly Auker.
Friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Brooks Funeral Home, 124 Main St., Watsontown, where the funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. Elwood Leigey of Bethany United Methodist Church, Milton.
Burial will be in Uniontown Cemetery, Allenwood.
The family suggests contributions in her memory be made to a trust fund established for her children at the Wirerope Credit Union, 1536 Riverside Drive, South Williamsport, PA 17702.
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A.J. Benfer
August 17, 2004
Pam and the rest of the family. I did not know your daughter but my sincere sympathy is with all of you. My heart broke for her children. They are so young to lose their parents, and especially their mother. A mother is a very important part of a childs life. Try to keep her memory alive in their lives. My prayers are with all of you.
August 17, 2004
SAM AND RUTH AND PAM,
THIS IS FROM THE NEIGHBORS OF YOURS IN ALLENWOOD AND WE HOPE THAT AS YOU RAISE THESE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN YOU WILL LET THEM KNOW AND REMIND THEM THAT THEIR PARENTS DID LOVE THEM VERY MUCH AND THEY ARE NOT TO BLAME FOR WHAT HAPPENED...ALSO TEACH THEM THAT GOD IS ON THEIR SIDE AND WILL HELP EACH OF YOU DO YOUR PART IN RAISING THEM. ALSO DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD FOR HELP AFTER ALL WE ARE THERE FOR YOU....LOVE TO ALL OF YOU IN THIS GREAT TIME OF SORROW AND MAY YOU GET PEACE WITH UNDERSTANDING THROUGH GOD....TRACI WAS A GOOD PERSON WHO DID DO EVERYTHING FOR HER CHILDREN....
Lynda Bartlett-Hornberger
August 16, 2004
Pam,Sam,
I am very sorry for your loss,I remember Traci as a younger child I babysat,and from a few time I saw her over the years.Always a smile on her face and a kind word.God be with you...
Jilline Bond
August 13, 2004
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. The five children that have lost both their mother and father are so precious and we want you to know that we all care for you and are praying for you. To Traci's parent, I respect you and pray that you are strengthen as you care for these beautiful children and give them hope for their future. God be with you and give you peace at this very dark time.
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Leah Payne
August 13, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with the young children who will never know how brave and selfless their mother was. May you find comfort in knowing you were very muched loved by your mom.
margaret Brouse
August 13, 2004
I do not know this family, But my deepest symapathy is with each and every person who knew and loved her.. It is a difficult time for all of you, I know from personal experience. You will be in my daily prayers that Our Lord and Saviour will sustain you in this sad hour. So sad, I cry with you.
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