Obituary
WASHINGTON-Marjorie A. DelCanto, 73, of Washington, IL, formerly of Sarasota, FL died at 8:45 pm Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Washington Christian Village in Washington.
Born on April 29, 1941 in Blue Knob, PA to Charles "Lefty" and Grace V. Long Wertman, she married Anthony J. DelCanto in June of 1962 in Altoona, PA; he preceded her in death on October 7, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Dick Wertman in 1987.
Surviving are one brother, Tom (Marty) Wertman of Altoona, PA; one sister, Debra (Phil) Hansen of Washington, IL; one nephew, Terry (Pam) Wertman of Tyrone, PA; several other nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a cocker spaniel named Charlie, whom she came to love.
Marjorie graduated from Holidaysburg Area High School in 1959 and then worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance in Altoona where she met her husband, Tony. She worked for several other insurance companies in Hartford, CT before retiring to Sarasota, FL. Marjorie loved flowers, decorating her home, and redecorating her home. She was also a great cook. Marjorie and Tony loved to travel; especially to Hawaii at Christmas time.
There will be a Time of Reflection at 6:00 PM on Friday, September 12, 2014 at The Good Funeral Home, Alto Reste Park, Altoona, PA. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Friday, September 12, 2014 at the funeral home. The family invites everyone to join them at Jethro's Restaurant after the service. There will be a graveside service at 10:00 am Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Blue Knob, PA. Cremation rites have been accorded. Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ALS, a disease Marjorie fought for several years.