Regina Hertz

Regina V.  Hertz, 88, of Pottsville formerly of St. Clair, died Friday August 18, 2023, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

She was the wife of Andrew Hertz, to whom she was married 67 years, Feb. 4. 

Born in Pottsville, March 30, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Sullivan and Stephanie (Wapinsky) Sullivan- Zager.

She attended Mary Queen of Peace school and Pottsville High School. She was employed as a presser in the garment industry until her retirement. She worked at St. Michael’s Catering in St. Clair for several years. 

She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church until the closing. She was then a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, where she was active in her church belonging to the Ladies Guild and was a member of the church choir.

She loved Polka music and country music. She enjoyed doing word searches and was a great cook. She loved spending time with her family and helped raise her 3 oldest great grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by 2 brothers James and John Sullivan. 

Surviving are her husband  Andrew; 2 daughters, Cynthia  wife of Richard Neade of  St. Clair;  Andrea wife of Mark Witalka of  Peru, IL; 4 grandchildren Jolie Witalka, Keith Witalka; Korey Witalka, and Kelly Witalka, 8 great-grandchildren, Amaree Bainbridge, Juleon Bainbridge, Azarea Bainbridge, Jastun Witalka, Aidan Witalka, Oliva Witalka, Charlotte Witalka and Greyson Smith; nieces and nephews

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday August 23, 2023  at 10:30 AM  from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock Street, St. Clair. The Rev. Msgr. William F. Glosser will be officiating.   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Memorial Fund at the above address. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.