Agnes V. Crouse

Agnes Virginia “Jinny” (Wertz) Crouse, 99, passed away at home surround by family Friday, August 29, 2025. Born in Millers, MD, she was the daughter of the late Thomas V. and Leola (Marshall) Wertz-Bentz. She was the wife of the late Arthur R. Wilson and Alvin G. Crouse.

Jinny was a long-time member of St. Paul’s Independent Church in Millers, MD. She was a stay-at-home mother, taking care of Beverly and the home. Her favorite hobby was Square Dancing; she was a former member of Happy Squares in Baltimore during the 70’s and the Pretty Boy Swingers for over 12 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Hess and her husband Lester Hess, Jr.; her two grandchildren, Lester W. Hess, III, and Brigette Miller; and 6 great grandchildren, Gabrielle, Hailey, Jonathan, Alexandra, Sawyer, and Brendon. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Doris E. Wertz, Earline Neal, Thomas J. Wertz, and Donald G. Wertz.

Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 6-8pm at Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, PA 17349. The funeral service will be at 12pm on Thursday, September 4 at St. Paul’s Independent Church, 5010 St. Paul’s Rd., Millers, MD 21102. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Agne’s memory to the American Parkinson disease Association, J. Louis Blumberg Chapter.