Michael Raymond Kurtz

Michael Raymond Kurtz, 65 of Jefferson, Pa. died November 12, 2018 in his residence after a lengthy illness.  He was born September 9, 1953 in Franklin Township, Greene Co., Pa. a son of the late Donald Raymond and Bernadette Mary (Englert) Kurtz.

Mr. Kurtz was a 1971 graduate of Beth Center High School and attended Waynesburg College.  He worked at the Beth Energy Marianna Mine #58 for 17 years and then as a custodian for Waynesburg University for 28 years until his retirement in 2016.  Mr. Kurtz was member of the former Jefferson Presbyterian Church, enjoyed golfing and the company of his family.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  The family wishes to extend their appreciation for the wonderful care that Amedisys Hospice provided.  On September 14, 1974 he married Cindy D. Wells who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Bernadette J. Kurtz-Davis (Thomas Whitlatch III) of Waynesburg, Pa. and Michelle R. Kurtz (Brenda) of Morgantown, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Michael and John and a sister, Debbie Schade (Charles) of Finleyville, Pa.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were private and under the direction of the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa.