Lucille H. Wertz, 68, of Mountville, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital.
She was married 21 years to Dennis C. Wertz. Born in DuBois, PA she was the daughter of the late William B. and Elizabeth Hudson Hofmann.
Lucille was very much a Lancastrian. She had a successful career in sales. Lucille was an accomplished watercolor artist and enjoyed dancing and recreational activities. She was a member of the Lancaster Liederkranz. Over the years, Lucille was known as one who had a very personal touch in her care for the elderly. One of her greatest enjoyments in life was spending time with and caring for her grandchildren.
Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Charles David Binkley married to Robin Sweitzer Binkley and Matthew Warren Binkley married to Laura Reynolds Binkley; four grandchildren, Drew David Binkley, Molly Elizabeth Binkley, Karen Lucille Binkley, and Jenna Rose Binkley; a sister, Patricia Hofmann Meiser; a brother, Bruce William Hofmann married to Cathy Slater Hofmann; a brother in law, Michael T. married to Joyce Wertz; a sister in law, Sandra married to Barry Barclay; and 13 nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, 141 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Lancaster Heart and Stroke Foundation, 131 E. Frederick St., Lancaster, PA 17602.
Marie Roach
November 14, 2014 at 9:29 amDenny, Chuck, Matt, and Family, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Lucy was Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandma, Aunt, and Friend to many and will be greatly missed. My heart aches for all who knew this bright, sunny, beautiful spirit. Lucy and you, her Loved One’s remain in my thoughts, heart and prayers1
Johnnye Sue and Tom Baker
November 14, 2014 at 10:34 amFind Lucille’s passing so very hard to believe–wasn’t it only a short time ago I was practicing cheerleading moves with Pat and Lucille on the front porch of Uncle Bill and Lib’s house in Lancaster? We are so very sorry……love to you all.
Johnnye Sue and Tom
David & Pamela Schwebel
November 14, 2014 at 11:02 amBruce, Cathy, & Family:
We were shocked & saddened to read in today’s paper of Lucille’s passing. She was a kind-hearted, fun, caring person with whom we’ve shared some great times & we know how heartbroken you must be at, what appears to be, a devastatingly sudden loss.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to attend her memorial service tomorrow afternoon (granddaughter Liz & her cheer squad are performing at halftime at the Navy game in Annapolis) but please know our thoughts & prayers will be with you all.
With our sincerest & deepest sympathies,
Dave & Pam
Michael Fritz Milliken Millwork
November 14, 2014 at 11:52 amI am sorry for your loss and am sure she will be solely missed by her husband and children. My prayers are with you and your family
Glenda Temple
November 14, 2014 at 1:08 pmDear Denny,
The world has lost a talented lady when Lucy left. I’ve enjoyed being around her at the B.D. parties for Karen and Jenna. She played with the girls on their level as did you. I have been Blessed to have known her and you.
Remember the song “Pennies From Heaven” when you find coins on the floor and outside…you’ll know it’s her!…
Many Blessings to you and the whole family!
Cheri Sterling Verwohlt
November 14, 2014 at 1:37 pmSo very sorry to hear of Lucille’s passing. Sorry we are too far away to
make it to her services, but Hank and
I send our sincere condolences. So many
of my happy memories from grade school to adulthood involve Lucille and Pat.
May the family find comfort in the many happy memories they shared with her.
Cheri and Hank Verwohlt
bob and deloris hofmann
November 14, 2014 at 5:56 pmWe believe God’s will was done, sweet cousin. Farewell. We see you bound for glory–as it should be. you lived the confusing, giving life of wife, mother, grandmother well. You led many others to become better people. May your sweetness and light be gathered and used by those behind. From this day forward, “blessed are the meek” will remind us of you.
Ismat
November 14, 2014 at 6:50 pmDenny, Chuck, Matt, Pat, Bruce and Family, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Lucy was Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandma, and Friend to many and will be missed. She was my best friend and we used to walk every day. I will miss her a lot as a friend and walk buddy. May her soul be in peace and may the family find comfort in her sweet memories.
With our deepest sympathy,
Ismat and Tariq
Caroline and Farid Badri
November 15, 2014 at 6:44 amDenny,
Peace and blessings to you and your family and our sincere condolences. Lucy was a ray of sunshine in our neighborhood.
Jack (Hop) & Jeanne Hofmann
November 15, 2014 at 10:05 amI was so sorry to hear of Lucille’s passing. Way way too soon. Certainly she is in a better place now.
I remember Lucy’s enthusiasm and joy of life during our family and high school reunions. She lit up the room with her spirit. Jeannie and I send our condolences to Denny, Chuck, Matt, Pat and Bruce. Unfortunately we are in Florida and cannot make the service. However, please know that Lucille will be in our thoughts today.
Jack (Hop) and Jeannie Hofmann
Kreider
November 15, 2014 at 2:36 pmWas 2 years behind Lucy in School. Met up with her 2 years ago via her frienship with a friend of mine from Lancaster Co Garden Club. We traveled to NYC and it was a lovely day. So shocked and saddened by her unexpected passing. Life is fragile.
Marilynn Tshudy Guyer
November 18, 2014 at 8:53 am‘Just attended our 50th High school reunion, and was so sorry to hear that Lucy was ill. I was so looking forward to seeing her and catching up. We were close friends at Lock Haven in the mid sixties, and I have always loved her joy and enthusiasm for life. I regret not knowing of her death in time to attend her service. My sympathies to Pat and Bruce, and to her husband and children. She is in my thoughts and prayers. Marilynn Tshudy Guyer