Joseph Luke Wertz, 51, of Leesburg, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Joe is survived by his daughters McKenna and Devon Wertz of Leesburg, Virginia, and predeceased by his daughter Bryn Wertz.  He is also survived by his mother Carol Blake of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania; his brother Ron and his wife Christine Wertz of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania; his brother Eric Wertz of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; his sister Yvonne Wertz of Abingdon, Maryland; and his brother John and his wife Michelle Wertz of Dover, New Hampshire.  He is also survived by his nieces and nephews – Joshua Wertz, Kimberly Dillman, Adam Hand, Olivia Wertz, John Wertz, Jr., and Andrew Wertz, as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends, all who loved him dearly.

The funeral will be held on Thursday October 14 ^th at 2:30pm at Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church, 101 Oakcrest Manor Drive NE, Leesburg VA 20176.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Compassionate Friends on behalf of Joe at https://www.compassionatefriends.org a self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the loss of a child.