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William "Bill" Bertha

December 05, 1949 - February 01, 2026

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Obituary For William "Bill" Bertha

Age 76, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 1, 2026, of Mt. Lebanon.

Loving husband of Susan Bertha; son of the late Rita and Norman Bertha; beloved brother of Maryann (Danny) Beagle, Greg (Cathy) Bertha and Connie (Bob) Cortese; brother-in-law of Bill (Julie) Herder, Thelma (the late Cook) McCormley and Carol (Sherwood) Thompson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill earned his Masters in Economics from Duquesne University and worked his entire career for Mellon Bank. He had a lifelong love of golf and was a sports enthusiast. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of a funeral prayer at 10:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Resurrection Parish, St. John Capistran Church at 11:00 a.m.

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  • February 05, 2026

    Raymond F. Hess

    I just found out about Bill's passing. It is 4:00 PM on Thursday. I am so sorry that I did not no sooner. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Bill ! Raymond Hess Whitehall Pa

  • February 05, 2026

    Lou Oliva

    We wish to express our condolences to Susie and the entire Bertha family on Bill's passing. As a VB member since 1996, I can honestly say that Bill was at the top of my list of all time gentlemen and favorite golfers and someone I aspired to comport myself in a similar fashion. He was also a role model in that I wanted to stay in shape and be as active as him post retirement and I always thought Bill would be shooting his age or better well into his 80's. I feel very fortunate to have played with Bill the weekend before Thanksgiving when the weather was still great and while that will be our last rounds together, I will think of him in the spring when the weather breaks and still try to live up to the standard he set as a class act on and off the course. Lou, Cami and Anthony Oliva

  • February 04, 2026

    Ian Ley

    A true gentleman and legend at Valley Brook Country Club. I did not know Bill super well but all of my interactions, normally congratulating him when Susie and himself won a couples event, where memorable. People use the word gentleman often but in the case of Bill its the most apt description I could think of. Susie can take comfort he's with God now. - Ian and Juliet Ley

  • February 03, 2026

    Alan and Donna Schaefer

    It is hard to find the words to express how devastated we all are to learn of Bill's passing. We saw he and Susie in December for a holiday dinner and were looking forward to do it all over again in Hilton Head, in February. Another fun dinner and a few rounds of golf. But he is now in the warmth and comfort of God's loving hands. We miss him dearly and are so grateful for all the wonderful years of golf, camaraderie, friendship, and warmth that he shared with all of us that were lucky enough to have him in our lives. We love you, Bill. And count on us to give Susie the comfort she will need in these coming days, weeks, and months. Our sincere condolences to the entire Bertha Family. Alan, Donna, and Drew

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