Helen L. (Loughner) Wertz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Helen L. (Loughner) Wertz, 77, of Harrison City, passed away peacefully Wednesday March 23, 2022 at home. She was born December 14, 1944 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Adam Grant and Ruth N. (Drylie) Loughner and was also preceded in death by her husband Edward E. Wertz, and a sister Cathy Leasure. Helen was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1962, and also was a graduate of Greater Greensburg Salem Nursing School in 1964. She worked at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital as an LPN in the cardiac unit and the emergency department. Helen was a homemaker, caregiver, enjoyed crafts, sewing, and crocheting. Surviving are her daughters Wendy (Greg) Gogets of North Huntingdon, Amanda (Ray) Farbarik of Harrison City, and Kathie Wertz of Harrison City; her grandsons Adam (Amber) Gogets and Grant Gogets; her siblings Ruth Lynne (Henry) Zona of Florida and Jane (Craig) Monstrola of Irwin; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Bruce Judy, officiating. In lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute to Promedica Hospice, www.promedicaseniorcare.org. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com

Helen L. (Loughner) Wertz

December 14, 1944 - March 23, 2022