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Shelly Earl posted a condolence
Friday, February 9, 2007
Dear Theresa and family, We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing while we were away. What an absolutely wonderful man. Generous beyond words, always making sure everyone around him was taken care of and comfortable. Our entire family loved him dearly and he always made us feel as if we were a part of your family whenever our paths crossed. We didn't get to spend much time with you but when we did we were always taken by the love that you and Bill showed to us. Bill's memory will stay in our hearts forever. He has left quite a mark on our lives, one that will live on for an eternity.
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Jennifer Doxtater posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Theresa and family, It is with a heavy heart that I send my deepest condolences to you. I have thought of you each and every single day. May it comfort you to remember his exact smile, as I know that he is smiling with thoughts of you. There is no pain and discomfort with him now...and you have a guardian that can not be out-shone by the greatest who ever existed here with us on earth. What a wonderful, gold-hearted man...My hugs to you Theresa...God Bless You my friend.
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Kayla Barnes posted a condolence
Friday, February 2, 2007
Theresa and Family, I am so sad over the loss of Mr. Mertha. He was "the" inspiration in my high school life, and by far the BEST teacher in Herkimer County. Like others have mentioned, he believed in me when I didn't even believe in myself! I will always remember his words of wisdom. He gave me not only inspiration but a new outlook on life itself. I was class president for both of my years in his class, and was VICA president my senior year. He is the one who inspired me to run, when no one else thought a "CJ" student could do it. Well, we proved them wrong. I will forever keep a special place in my heart for him, and i will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Always remember, he was a GREAT man and EVERYONE who really knew him loved him greatly. He was not only my teacher, but also a friend. God Bless!
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Andrew Reynolds posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2007
To Mr. Mertha's family.. I'm so very sorry for your loss. We all loved him like no other. He was the sweetest, most caring guys I ever had the honor of meeting. He was a great man and we all miss him so very much. Rest in peace my friend...
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Cara Messina posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2007
To The Family Of Mr. Mertha , I am very sorry for your loss. Mr Mertha was one great person. He was probably the best teacher that i have ever encountered in my highschool years. Not only was he there when ever you needed a helpful ear , but he would do more than lent his ear - he would lend his whole heart. He reached out to so many people in his lifetime and encouraged many to go for their dreams. He is missed my so many , but we know that he is in our hearts - He's still here with us today. Im so Thankful to have encountered him in my lifetime- Cara
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Melissa Cranney posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Mr. Mertha was a special teacher and he taught me many thing. But the one true thing he taught me and I will be ever greatful for is he found the person inside myself that I didnt know existed. He is my inspiration for continueing in the Criminal Justice field and because of him I now know who I am. I am going to be. I am going to be a Forensic Investigator.
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Lu Ann Vincent posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Mrs. Mertha, My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. My daughter Emily attened criminal justice class at Boces in 2005. She never got excited over any teacher before till she meet your husband. He surely touched her heart in a special way. He will be sadly missed by all.
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Ray Brunette posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Theresa, Very sorry to hear about Bill, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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David Walrath posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Mrs. Mertha, My deepest sympathies go out to you at this time of your loss. Mr. Mertha was the best teacher that anyone could ask for. Always wanting his students to put 110% into what they set their minds on. His stories and outlook on life will always inspire me. The way he would put everything into perspective and take his time to make sure everyone understood his lessons, is one thing that makes him a very admirable man. I must thank him for all that I learned about criminal justice and life itself. Mr. Mertha you will be missed.
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Heather Seamon posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Mr.Mertha was definatly one of a kind.He knew when to joke,when to listen and when to be serious.When no one else believed in you Mr.Mertha was always there to lend a helping hand or give you a word of encouragement.He was the only teacher that saw your true potential and made you feel like you really mattered.He was the best teacher ever and the only one that had an impact on so many lives.Mr.Mertha will be greatly missed but forever remembered not only for everything he did but for the wonderful and caring man that he was.My greatest sympathy to his wife and family.Gone but never forgotten.
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Beth DiNardo posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
To the Family of Mr. Mertha My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes to you and your family. Mr. Mertha was the greatest teacher and friend anyone could come across. He has influenced my life greatly and I have tramendous respect for him. He tought us what pride and honor truly meant. He will be greatly missed but never forrgotten. Our prayers go out to you at this time of difficulty
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Joseph Parisi and family posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
To the family of The GREAT Hon. William Mertha. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was my teacher at BOCES in the CJ class in 1993-94.He was not only a outstanding teacher but a freind. All the students looked up to Mr. Mertha. He was without a dout one of the best at what ever he did. After school I went in the Marines and now work for the Herkimer County Sheriff's Office. I enjoyed seeing Hon. Mertha every chance I had. It was a great honor to have this man marry me and my wife on Aug. 27,2005. Good bye to outstanding teacher,mentor and friend. You will always be miss but not forgotten Mr. Mertha. May GOD Bless you and your family.
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cody connor posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Dear Mrs. Mertha and Family, I would just like to say that I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Mertha was a wonderful person and the best teacher that a student could ask for. He always talked so highly of his family and loved all of you with all of his heart. Mr. Mertha beleived in me and always encouraged me, he always told me I could do anything that i put my mind to. Mr. Mertha will never be forgotten. You and your family are in my prayers.
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debbie scott posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Theresa and family, My deepest sympathy to you all. Bill will be truly missed as a friend, teacher, customer, and neighbor. His thoughfullness, compassion, and inspiration will be with me all the days of my life. He has made this world a better place. I feel so blessed to have know him.
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nathan s posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
To The Merhta Family Mr. Mertha was a great teacher and if not for his kind words and great help i would not be where i am today in life. I spent two great years of my life with him at Herkimer BOCES and they were by far the best in my life. Im truly sorry for your loss and may peace come to your family.
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Harold and Sharon Gregory posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Theresa and Family, Our prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Bill was a great friend and will be missed dearly
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Les Martin posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Dear Theresa, My thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Les
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Andrew Vickers posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Theresa, My sincere sympathies are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Bill was an amazing teacher, a great Judge, and best of all a very highly respected man by so many people. He taught his students what Honor and Integrity truly meant. His gift of knowledge will continue to be present in everyone he came in contact with. Bill taught me, and so many others, things that can?t be taught by anyone else. He will be missed by all, but never forgotten. I am very sorry for your loss, and you and your family are in my prayers. Andrew
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Cyndi /Enea Funeral Home St Louis posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Theresa, So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. With Deepest Sympathy, Cyndi
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Donald Entwistle posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Theresa, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Bill was a great friend who will be sorley missed. Working with him was a great experience that I will never forget. He always had something positive to say. His professionalism always was dispalyed in whatever he did. I couldn't think of a better person to learn from. Love, Don & Tammy Entwistle
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Amanda Platts posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Mr Mertha was not just a teacher. He was a mentor, a friend and an inspiration to every single students life he touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Amanda & Angie - Class of 95-96
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Hon. Janet M. Elliott posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
My sincere sympathy to the family of Hon. William Mertha. From the town of Columbia justice court.
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ken collis and collis hardware employees posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
To The Family of Bill. We are very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He truly was a great guy! He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Nancy Falzarano posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Mrs Mertha,and family, We would like to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Mr. mertha. He was my daughters (Christine Dolly)criminal justice teacher before his illness, she adored him so much, and she will always remember him. He was not only a teacher to the students, he was their friend. he will be greatly missed by all. May he rest in peace, and know that he will always be with those who knew and loved him.
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will jaquish posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
hello mrs. mertha i feel sorry what has happened but i know how it is
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Micheal Garlock posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Theresa, My dearest heartfelt sympathies go to you and your family at this difficult time. Bill was an amazing person. He was a great teacher, judge, and most of all he was an extraordinary friend. I was a student of Bill's and he taught me many things that I will be forever thankful for. Bill was always more than willing to give you a helping hand, an ear to listen and a heart to sympathize with. He would always go out of his way to reach out to even to most challenging of students. He will truly be missed by all of us. You and your family will be in my prayers. Micheal
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joanne tucci posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Teresa, so sorry for your loss.Bill was a great person and will be missed by all. Joanne
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Eleanor Hayes posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
It was such a pleasure to visit with Mr. Mertha at each BOCES Open House. He was a dedicated teacher who took pride in his teaching and his students. I was so excited when my grandson Donnie Miller (OECS) enrolled in Mr. Mertha's class. He was so pleased that Donnie had joined the Air Force and is completing his seventh year in security. Donnie would often ask about him and was sad to hear that Mr. Mertha was ill. I am certain that Donnie is only one of the many students who Mr. Mertha had made an impact on their lives. We will all miss him. Eleanor Hayes, former BOCES board member,retired LF teacher and presently serving on the OECS board of education, and grandmother of Donnie Miller, OECS class of 2000.
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Angie (March) Carnright posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Mr. Mertha was one of the best teacher's I ever had and definitely one of the most memorable. Not to many teachers understand students the way he did. He knew what it was like and wasn't afraid to get down our their level. He was a great asset to all of his students and will be greatly missed by many. If anyone has a right to be proud of the way they have spent there time on earth, its him. He made the greatest impact on so many people and touch so many lives. I will always remember his sense of humor and the way he made learning interesting. I wish I had been able to thank him for the impact he had on my life and the wonderful things I learned from him. The class of 1996 wouldn't have been the same without him. My condolences to you and your family at this great time of grief.
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Brandy Manolakos posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Dear Mrs. Mertha and family My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and always. In my heart I will always remember Mr. Mertha as a funny, having an upbeat personality, kind hearted person. I graduated from the CNA class at Herkimer County BOCES in June of 96'. Some of my classmates and I use to visit his class every chance we had. He use to tease us that we should have taken his class instead, because we were always hanging out in his classroom.(because all the boys were in his class, lol). He will truly be missed. I didn't even know he was ill. I am truly sorry for your loss.
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Tod Johnston posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2007
Mr. Mertha will surely be missed. Its been nearly 10 years since I graduated his class. To this day I still remember how wonderful a man he was. He made us all laugh, and taught us all criminal justice from his exciting experiences. He was truly a great man who will surely be missed. Until we meet again, God Bless.
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Nora and Brian Lamica posted a condolence
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Theresa and family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time. Bill was a great friend and will be sadly missed. Brian and Nora
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Cyndi Gee posted a condolence
Sunday, January 28, 2007
To the family of Mr. Mertha, Our family would like to extend our condolences to you at this difficult time. My son Devin is in his 2nd year in the CJ Program at Boces and started out with Mr. Mertha last year. Devin will always remember him as a great teacher and mentor and hopes to follow in his footsteps someday. He truly gave the Boces children a wonderful gift. Our thoughts are with you. Cyndi, Doug, Devin and Corissa Gee
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Jason and Lisa Adamek posted a condolence
Sunday, January 28, 2007
To all of Mr "Judge" Mertha's family: We are so sorry to hear of his passing. We will truely miss him. He was a wonderful, kind, and patient man and the perfect next door neighbor. Theresa, Daniel and Mackenzie enjoyed coming over to talk with him in the backyard and will surely miss him as well. Please, if there is anything we can do for you or the rest of your family, let us know. We are right next door, and we here for you. Love, Lisa, Jason, Daniel, and Mackenzie Adamek
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Gerald Thompson posted a condolence
Sunday, January 28, 2007
As the Manheim Town Justice, I have met and interacted with Bill for quite a few years. A great person, a good educator and someone who will be missed. His teaching to the local magistrates was well done and apperciated by us. my heartfelt sympaty to all of you. G. Thompson
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Daniel Enea posted a condolence
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Theresa, Still hard for me to grasp that Bill has actually left us. You two were an awesome couple and shared a relationship that was envied by many. Everyone I have spoken with on the phone today about your husband have had the same reaction: Bill was a great guy and unlike no other. It amazes me how he gained enough energy to offer me a sandwich when I went to see him a few days ago. He always put the needs of others before his own needs. Bill's legacy will live on in everyone he knew. I was honored to have him swear me in last month, and moreso knowing that he put off an important doctors appointment to do so. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Dan
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Frank Cassella posted a condolence
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Theresa, We are very sorry to hear that Bill has passed away. He was a very dedicated man and just a wonderful Judge. In my 32 years as a Police Officer it was a honor to always share in his law enforcement experiences. He always had a smile for me, and I know when I saw him walk through the door, he always did the right thing in my mind at arraignments. For the many times you would accompany him to the police station and be so patient. He will be deeply missed by me and my family. Love, Frank and Michael Cassella
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