He was the love of  my life. From the time a was a very little girl I told my mother, " Some day I'm going to marry that Dickie Bortz". My Father in heaven gave me the desire of my heart and since I have been 15 years old I have loved this man = through college, though being apart, through the war in Viet Nam, through  the lasting effects of the war, through the ups and downs of marriage and raising a family, through sickness and health til death itself parted us. He loved me, provided for me, gave me the freedom to be my own person and fathered our children with me. We were united in our love for the Lord and because of this I can look forward to spending eternity with him in heaven. Keep the home fires burning, honey. I will see you on the other side! Until then know that you will forever be my one true love. Kathie

Dear Kathy,
Bill and I are sending our sincere condolences to you and your family.
May the memories Dick left behind give you comfort.
With Sympathy,
Beatrice and Bill Hook

Dick was a great man and I enjoyed our business relationship and personal friendship.  He can now enjoy the Great Race from above.

Dick was always one of my favorite Dealers. A good man. My prayers are with his family. 

Mrs. Bortz, Richie & Family,
Our family extends our deepest sympathy to all of you. We are so very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. My dad, Jim Rumble thought so highly of him and considered him a dear friend. Dick was truly one of the best men I have ever had the privilege of knowing. May he rest in peace and may God give you all strength and comfort during this most difficult time. 

The Jim & JoAnn Rumble Family

My parents, Helen and Henry Fonner, were very devoted customers of Bortz Chevrolet and there is good reason. Mr. Bortz cared about his customers….and to him, they were also friends. He  has often told the story about my mother being his first customer. They always had a connection and respect for one another. Mr. Bortz was a very special person who enjoyed life and his community. I will always remember his laugh, stories, and vibrant spirit. We will miss him very much. 

I met Dick when we were juniors at Uniontown High School then worked with him for Bortz Coal Co. the summer after we graduated.  We became roommates at WVU and remained lifelong friends.  He always had time to reminisce and remember our "glory days" regardless of when I stopped to visit.  He was one of the most generous people I've ever met.  My sympathy and condolences to Kathie and family.  He leaves behind many, many lives he graciously touched.

My brother in law, Dick.  A true brother and friend in every sense of the word.  A true soldier in every sense of the word. Honorable, fun loving, fast driving, hard working, driven Christian man. A Father who loved unconditionally, proud Grandfather and dear husband to our sister Kathie. A part of all of us has gone with you and you remain an important part of all of us.  Soar with the Eagles as we keep your loving memories in our hearts and minds. You are now one of Gods special Angels. Love!





















So sorry for the loss of  my cousin Dick.  He was a great guy and was always smiling and happy when we ran into each other.  He will be missed.


I worked for Dick  at Bortz in 1977 and really enjoyed my time working there. He always treated me fair and gave me a chance to be a mechanic in a mans world. I will never forget all he helped me with.  So sorry for the families loss. 

May the love, comfort of family & friends be your strength now in the months ahead.  Have known our friend Dick Bortz since Ben Franklin Jr. High School late 1950's Uniontown, Pa.  His brother Paul was & is my friend  from way back when.  Caring thought are with you. 

Please except our heart felt sympathy for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.                                                               The Huffman Family.

Kathie and family, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dick was a very special person and will be missed very much by his church family.  With sympathy, Wes and Debby

Our sincere condolences to the Bortz Family. Dick will certainly be missed & his impact on our community & many lives will live on.

Sincere Sympathy 
Roy, Shirley & Shaunn Negley

Deepest sympathy Kathy and family.  So sorry to learn of Dick’s passing.  Cherish your memories.

Kathie and family,
You and your family are in our prayers.
We always remember Dick greeting us with a smile at church welcoming us.
( We are at Heather’s & Carrie’s all week and so won’t be able to attend Dick’s memorial/visitation).
With Deepest Sympathy,
Betty and Wayne Zackal 
( now from New Castle, PA)

On behalf of me and my girlfriend, Debra Roberts, we wish to offer our sincere and humble condolences on the death of Dick. He was a good friend. He always teased me. But, I didn't mind. He will be sorely missed. ☹️ If there's anything that me and Debra can do, please let us know. 
God bless Dick. God bless the Bortz family.
Sincerely,
Debra Roberts & Reg Moore

I am so very sorry for the earthly loss of Dick, but rejoice with you in the heavenly gain. Dick was such a kind, encouraging, generous and funny guy! It is so hard to lose a parent, harder still, as Dad would say, to lose the love of your life. May God’s comfort and peace surround you during this time. Even though I no longer live in my Waynesburg “home”, I am frequently reminded how the small community works together to raise and encourage a generation. Kathie, you and Dick were part of that for me and I will always cherish those memories! Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! Much love- Nancy Scott Burton

OBITUARIO

Richard S. Bortz

12 febrero, 1943 – 18 septiembre, 2021

Behm Funeral Homes, Inc.

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