Pauline R. Wertz - Online Memorial Website

     Pauline was born on April 11, 1919 in York County, PA, daughter of Clarence E. and Grace R. (Miller) Spong. She married Marlet W. Wertz on November 9, 1943 in Wormleysburg, PA. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2005 in Chillicothe. Her parents and one granddaughter, Michele Grabill, also preceded her in death.

     Pauline is survived by her daughter, Karen (Rev. Dean) Grabill of Peoria, IL; granddaughters, Melanie (Rev. Wayne) McGuire of Bearden, AR and Kristi (Rev. Jason) Loper of Southern Asia; grandson, Rev. Keith (Lacei) Grabill of Middlebury, IN; nine great grandchildren; and sisters, Betty Kistler and Jean Spong, both of Enola, PA.

     Upon graduation from high school, she received awards in English and Math.

     Pauline attended the Wormleysburg Church of God and was employed as their organist until the age of 80. She loved practicing and playing the organ and teaching her daughter to play. She had played for numerous churches and weddings over her lifetime.

     She also enjoyed reading, caring for her houseplants and listening to pipe organ, orchestra and choral music and The Mormon Tabernacle Choir was her favorite.

     Pauline loved to spend time at home visiting with her family, attending concerts and visiting floral gardens. Her family is proud of her musical ability and her perseverance in difficult relationships. She will be remembered as a quiet perfectionist who was studious, prim and proper.