BERTHA HEERSE

September 19, 1917 - March 22, 2016

Bertha Heerse, 98, of Oak Ridge, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She was born on September 19, 1917 in West Milford, NJ to James and Suzanna (Marion) Weaver. Bertha married Garry G. Heerse in 1939 and resided in Paterson, NJ, later moving and raising their daughter in Pompton Plains, NJ, Port Jervis, NY, and Matamoras, NJ. finally settling in Oak Ridge, NJ. Bertha was a faithful parishioner of the Grace Evangelical Free Church of Oak Ridge, NJ. She will best be remembered for always keeping her family and friends in her loving prayers. Bertha was predeceased by her beloved husband Garry in 2002 and her dear siblings William, Rachel, Julie, Lenora, Mamie, and Martin. She is survived by her loving daughter Diane Hess and her husband Jeff of Oak Ridge, NJ; her cherished grandchildren Kip Hess and his wife Marta of Sparta, NJ; Tim Hess of Arlington, VA, and Melinda Hess of Oak Ridge, NJ; her adored great grandson Noah Hess, as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (GPS use 1 Post Place). A funeral service will take place on Friday, March 25, 2016 at 11am at the funeral home. Following the funeral service Bertha will be interred beside her husband in Clove Cemetery in Wantage, NJ. Memorial donations may be made in Bertha’s name to: The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800. Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos, as well as obtaining driving directions to the funeral home.