Tony John Bertovich
Tony John Bertovich, age 79, of Smock, Pa., passed away suddenly, Sunday, January 13, 2008, in his home.
He was… Tony John Bertovich, age 79, of Smock, Pa., passed away suddenly, Sunday, January 13, 2008, in his home.
He was born on December 19, 1928 in Nemacolin, Pa., the son of the late Marco Bertovich and Mary Dickenich Bertovich.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores Romaine Brayo Sis Bertovich and his brother, John Bertovich.
Tony was well known for his athletic ability. A well respected baseball player, he played during the 1940’s for the Uniontown Coal Barons and the Philadelphia Athletics. He loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Tony retired from the Perma Coat Plastic Company.
He is survived by his loving and devoted children: Anthony Robert Bertovich and wife, Katherine of Waynesburg, Pa., Deborah Sue Bertovich Hornbeck and husband, Jim of Cecil, Pa., Denise Romaine Bertovich Kaydo and husband, Max of Uniontown, Mark Andrew Bertovich and wife, Bonita of Richmond, Va., and Tamara Kaye Bertovich Lloyd and husband, Bob of Uniontown; his loving grandchildren: Kristan Bryja Marchewka, Lauren Nicole Bertovich, Anthony Robert Bertovich Jr., Rachel Lea Barkey, Max Anthony Kaydo, Kelly Lynn Lloyd, Stacy Diane Lloyd, Bradley Robert Lloyd, Eric Andrew Bertovich, Brianna Ashby Bertovich and a great-granddaughter, Regan Elizabeth Barkley. Tony is also survived by his sister, Kaye Hribar and husband, Herman and their children of Uniontown; brother, Steven Bertovich and wife, Betty of Smock, Pa.; nephews: Stevie Bertovich and daughter, Mallory, Jimmy Bertovich and son, Jason, Ricky Bertovich and wife, Lisa and their daughters: Brittany, Brooke and Madison.
Friends will be received in the KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, Pa. today, until 10 a.m. when a blessing service will be held with Rev. Father John Sedlak officiating.
Interment is private for the family.
Donations may be made to the Smock Historical Society, Box 284, Smock, Pa 15480.