Stanley E. Getz

WILKES-BARRE- Stanley E. Getz, 87, passed away on Monday, January 2nd, 2012, at Hospice Community Care in Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. He was born on June 21, 1924 in Wyoming, PA; he was the son of the late Stanley and Victoria Getz. Stanley was a proud US Navy Veteran serving in WWII and Korea. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1962. He was a Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 283, Kingston. After the service, Stanley worked at the Newark Silk Company, Wilkes-Barre, till 1977. He then worked at the Fry Boot Company, Hanover Township, till 1987 when he retired. He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Getz and a sister, Margaret Starzinsky. Stanley is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ruth E. (Rohde) Getz, a loving son, Michael, two brothers, John and Walter Getz, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Oak lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township.