Sonja E. Hartz

Sonja E. (Peterson)Hartz, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 in Parson Hills Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Sonja is survived by her loving children, three sons, Paul R. Hartz, Jr. and Kenneth D. Hartz both of Florida and David Hartz and his wife Allison of Rochedale; a brother, Jeffrey Paterson of Winhendon and  11 grandchildren.  Sonja was predeceased by a daughter, Martha J. Hartz; a grandson, David Hartz, Jr., and two sisters Alia Metcalf and Beatrice Russell. Born in Kingfield, Maine, daughter of the late, Ezekiel & Ruth (Matson) Peterson.  Sonja was an animal advocate and treasured her pet dogs and cats. Funeral Services will be held privately and visiting hours are omitted and those wishing may remember Sonja with a donation in her memory to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139  Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606 or to give over the phone at 508-853-0030 ext 5.  Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, Worcester.  To send her family a message of condolence, please visit her personal guestbook at: www.mercadantefuneral.com