Elberta H. Mertz

Age 93, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, November 28th, 2003 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Elberta was born in Westfield, PA, on November 5th, 1910 the daughter of the late James G. and Clara George Holt. She was the loving wife of the late Donald S. Mertz, whom she dearly missed. Elberta was a 1932 graduate of the Arnot School of Nursing, and was a practicing Registered Nurse for over 60 years. Allher adult life was helping others with a heart of nursing care. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, member of the Holy Trinity SG (Sewing Group) and very active in the Home Bureau.She is survived by her sister; Mildred Hartley of Osceola, PA; nephews, Tom (Mary Ann) Hartley of Murfreesboro, TN; Donald (Linda) Mudge of McKenzie, TN; nieces, Joan (John) Fitch of McGraw, NY, Sharon Mertz Coleman of Conroe, TX; sister-in-law, Florence Mertz of Conroe, TX; several great-nieces and nephews; many special friends, including Ruth Ann Clark and Joyce Grose, both of Elmira, NY. Elberta was predeceased by her husband, Donald S. Mertz and her sister, Geraldine Patterson. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2003 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. Funeral services will be conducted at the conclusion of the calling hour (1:00PM). Graveside committal prayers will be shared following the funeral service at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. The Reverend Joseph Cotner will officiate. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make memorial donations in Elberta?s name to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 314 W. Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901. Family and friends may light a candle of memory at www.olthof.com.