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Elva (O'Brien) Bertha

September 07, 1918 - March 26, 2021

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Obituary For Elva (O'Brien) Bertha

Age 102, of Whitehall Borough, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Elva was the beloved wife of the late Paul "Bud" Bertha. She is survived by her children Daniel, Diane Reutzel, Patricia Perry, Thomas (Sandi) and Michael; grandmother of six and great-grandmother of 12. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and her faithful companion, Buddy. Elva had a full, exciting and blessed life. She grew up in Mt. Oliver and attended St. Joseph High School. She graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing in 1939 and worked at Leech Farm Tuberculosis Hospital. After the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Elva joined the Army Nurses Corps in February 1942. She had her military training at Fort Lewis, Washington and then served under the command of General Douglas MacArthur in Australia, New Guinea and the Philippines until the end of the war in 1946. She was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and her decorations include The Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Battle StarAmerican Theatre Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the Bronze Star. After raising her family, Elva continued her career as a nurse for Bell Telephone in Pittsburgh and after retiring she delivered "Meals on Wheels" for 25 years. Family and friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, on Monday, March 29, 2021 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Hope Parish, St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in St. John Vianney Cemetery in Carrick. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) @www.nodogleftbehind.org or Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15212. Due to the current health crisis, masks and social distancing guidelines must be adhered to.

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  • April 04, 2021

    Carol Boehm

    Mike and family - So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother but she sure lived a good long and full life. Prayers for peace for the family and that she may rest eternal!

  • April 01, 2021

    Eileen Zimmerman Volzer

    Sending our condolences to the Bertha family from the Zimmerman family. What an amazing life she lived! May you all find peace

  • March 31, 2021

    Ann O’Brien

    My deepest sympathy to the entire Bertha family. I am so sorry I couldn't be there. I am keeping you all in my prayers. Ann O'Brien

  • March 30, 2021

    Don Keener

    Deepest Sympathy to the Bertha family.... Love, Don and Janet Keener..

  • March 29, 2021

    Kathleen Feeney

    What a wonderful lady and what a wonderful life! It is so sad to see her go. Long Live Elva O'Brien Bertha!

  • March 29, 2021

    Rich Amorose

    Mike,My condolences to you and your family.

  • March 29, 2021

    Timmy Hudson

    Sorry for your loss she had a adventurous life to be proud of my sympathy to your family Timmy Hudson

  • March 29, 2021

    Charlotte & Steve Bigos

    Diane & Family, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family, Audrey Olszewski

  • March 29, 2021

    Charlotte & Steve Bigos

    Diane & Family, Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. We have many fond memories of your Mom & Dad. May God hold her in the palm of his loving hands, Charlotte & Steve Bigos

  • March 28, 2021

    Colleen O’Brien Adams

    To all of the Berthas, I wish I were there to pay my respects to your mom, Elva, my father's longest living relative. Your mother was amazing person who I did not know well enough. Condolences to all of my Bertha cousins. Until we can see each other again, Colleen O'Brien Adams

  • March 28, 2021

    Jim Richter

    Dan, Diane, Patty, Tom and Mike - My deepest sympathy for you all and your families. I have a lot of fond memories of spending time at your house and your Mom's putting up with Danny's any my shenanigans. She will be sorely missed and not forgotten.

  • March 28, 2021

    Mark and Nancy Koval

    Dan, Diane, Patty, Tom and Mike: We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Your Mom's kindness, generosity and caring nature were contagious and her memory will live on forever. Love, Mark and Nancy Koval

  • March 27, 2021

    Mike, Sandy and Danielle Mastroianni

    What a wonderful lady the good lord will receive. Thanks for your dedication and love for your family, we will miss you Aunt Elva.

  • March 27, 2021

    Jenni Powers

    Our deepest sympathies and condolences. What an amazing woman and an amazing life. We will miss you Aunt Elva, Love, Jenni Shah (Powers) and family

  • March 27, 2021

    Rich Swick

    Danny, My deepest condolences to you and your family. 102 what a great run. -Rich Swick #23 BBPD

  • March 27, 2021

    Joyce Sternagel

    Diane, I am so sorry to learn of the death of your Mother. She lived a an incredible life . May wonderful memories help you during this difficult time. Thinking of you- Joyce Sternagel

  • March 27, 2021

    David and Christina Treadwell

    We send our deepest sympathy for the passing of such a special woman like Elva. My God provide comfort to all of her family.

  • March 27, 2021

    Melissa Vinsick

    My Dearest Sympathies to Elva and her Family and her dear lil Bud Buddy!! I will miss you so much. All our conversations when you come to lab Corp. Your smiles and amazing life time stories. You were my favorite patient. I will always remember you and miss you dearly. You were my HERO!! I love you Elva ...., until we meet again. Melissa (Missy) Vinsick. LAB CORP.

  • March 27, 2021

    Bill Planitzer

    My condolences to the Bertha family Bill Planitzer

  • March 26, 2021

    Maureen and Rob Campbell

    May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Rest In Peace dear Aunt Elva and thank you for many wonderful memories, laughs and smiles! 💕

  • March 26, 2021

    Carole Fuchshofer

    My condolences to everyone whose life Elva touched. What an incredible life she lived.

  • March 26, 2021

    Barb Garza

    Lots of love to you and your family at this time, Mikey B. We love you. Barb and Scott Boulware

  • March 26, 2021

    Doug kujawa

    My condolences to The Bertha family. Doug and Melanie Kujawa

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