Brian W. Wertman, 48, of Carbondale, PA, and formerly of Lenox Township, PA, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at home. Born April 6, 1971 in Scranton, PA, he is the son of Marilyn Wertman Tarlton of York, PA, and the late Charles W. Ross, Jr. Brian had been previously employed at Simplex Industries in Scranton, PA, and as an escort driver for Tony Domiano Auto Dealerships, Eynon, PA. He was a car buff who enjoyed working on cars and was an avid hunter in his younger years. He is survived by three children: Justin Noel of Dallastown, PA, Briana Wertman of Waymart, PA, and Austin Wertman of Nicholson, PA; three grandchildren; two aunts, an uncle and cousins. Brian was also survived by very close friends: Pete Kase, Todd Wagner and Rose McDonald Ransom O'Brien. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Charles "Chip" Ross. The funeral was held Friday, January 17, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. from the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 18 Airport Road, Clifford, PA, with Levi Ransom, officiating. A viewing was held Friday, January 17, 2020 from 3-4 p.m. Visitation at Funeral Home 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Friday, January 17, 2020 Shifler-Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services 18 Airport Road Clifford, Pennsylvania, United States 18413 Funeral Service 4:00 pm Friday, January 17, 2020 Shifler-Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services 18 Airport Road Clifford, Pennsylvania, United States 18413