John Carl Bertschy

John Carl Bertschy, 81, of North Matewan, WV and formerly of Meadville, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY.

He was born February 12, 1941 in Meadville, a son of Lawrence and Goldie Brobeck Bertschy.  He married Lillian Dietz and she preceded him in death.  He subsequently married Joyce Dougherty.

John was a graduate of Meadville High School.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1958-1961.  He was a member of the Central States Teamsters and enjoyed camping, family, and tinkering with mechanical equipment.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, Joyce include two children, Steven Bertschy and Kimberly Bertschy; three stepchildren, Thomas Springer, Kelly Tabor, and Barry Thaler; three sisters, Bonnie Wentworth, Sue Bruno, and Sally Hotchkiss; fifteen grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Lillian; a daughter, Candace; two brothers, James Bertschy and Harold Steinberg.

Services will be private with interment at Roselawn Memorial Gardens and military honors provided by VFW Post 2006.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

The arrangements have been entrusted to the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE where memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net