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Lawrence Wertley Obituary
Lawrence Wertley age 81 passed away on Sunday August 10, 2025. He retired from Betz Labs/GE in August 2007 after 42 years of service. Larry is survived by his wife Bernadette (Bernie) who also worked at Betz/GE. He is sorely missed by Bernie and daughters Julie Rotenberry and Carolyn Polikoff as well as two grown grandchildren, Erik and Anna. He was predeceased by his parents and is survived by sister a Kathleen.
Funeral Arrangements are a Mass at Saint Philip Neri RC Church in Fort Mill, SC on Thursday August 21st at 1PM.
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2049 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29708
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