Obituary: Bertha Bartkus, 92, of Cecil

Bertha Bartkus, 92, of Cecil, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in McMurray Hills Manor.

She was born December 19, 1920 in McDonald, a daughter of the late Leon and Emelina Bohey Berger.

She was a member of St. Mary Parish, she was a proud treasurer many years for the Hilltoppers, belonged to RCA Retirement Club, and Cecil #3 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling, playing bingo and making music with her accordion (she last entertained at her 90th birthday party). She was always helpful, and loved and was loved by her family.

She was a graduate of Cecil High School class of 1938.

She worked as a Radio Assembler for R.C.A. in Meadowlands.

Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Ventresca, and Carol Mihalek both of Cecil, granddaughter Mica (Chris) Minor,  two great-grandchildren, Kylie Rethage (Fiancé Jerry Carter) and Maci Minor all of Charlotte, NC, and a brother, George Berger of Aliquippa.

Her dogs, Poncho and Brandy will certainly miss their treats from momma.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John T. Bartkus in 1985, sisters, Angel Behling, Amelia Opferman, and brother Leon Berger.

Friends will be received 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at the Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Road (Rt 50) Cecil, where prayers of transfer will be saidat 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2013, followed by a Christian Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, at 10 a.m. with Father Stan Gregorek officiating.

Entombment will follow in the Queen of Heaven Mausoleum in McMurray.