Obituary of Lillian Jean Bortzer

Lillian Jean Bortzer, 88, of Diamond passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Country Acres Personal Care Home.

Lillian was born on December 16, 1933, in Titusville to the late William and Hazel (Bearce) Whitmer. She married Clarence R. Bortzer, Jr. on July 5, 1961, at the Diamond E.U. Methodist Church. Mr. Bortzer preceded her in death on October 15, 1997.

She was formerly employed by various restaurants in Clevand, OH and with Robinson’s Wallcovering of Titusville before raising her family.

Lillian was a member of the Diamond E.U. Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and played handbells. She also enjoyed playing the organ, camping, reading and being outdoors. She especially loved her family and was proud of all their accomplishments.

She is survived by 4 grandchildren, Clarence Thomas and wife Pamela of Titusville, Robert Smith and wife Becky of Orlando, FL, Shawn Thomas and wife Cheryl of Guys Mills, Lillian Jones and husband Phillip of Union City; 12 great-grandchildren, 8 great great-grandchildren, a sister, Irene Bromley of Centerville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lillian was preceded in death by her daughters, Florence Thomas, Delilah “Dee” Swan; and 3 sisters, Jane Pfleger, Evelyn Cancilla, and Judy Ward.

Family and friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, PA 16354 on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Interment will be in Diamond Cemetery.

If you would like to leave a condolence for the family go to garrettfuneralhomeinccom.