Sally Gettel

Sally Gettel obituary, Chambersburg, PA

Sally Gettel

Sally Gettel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 14, 2025.
Sally Ann Gettel, 88, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born in Chambersburg on December 8, 1936, to the late Glenn Leroy Crouse, Sr., and Violet Marie (Baker) (Crouse) Push.

Sally attended Chambersburg public schools before transferring to Highland Park High School in Highland Park, NJ, where she graduated in 1954. She furthered her education at the Washington School for Secretaries in Newark, NJ. Over the years, she held secretarial positions in Metuchen, NJ, and St. Louis, MO, before joining F&M Trust of Chambersburg. She retired from full-time employment in 1994 and part-time work in 1998.

A dedicated volunteer, Sally served in the Chambersburg Hospital Gift Shop from 1991 to 2020. She cherished spending winters in Davenport, FL, for over a decade, where she enjoyed meeting new friends and engaging in various crafts. She also loved traveling, reading, shopping, and spending time with her family. Sally was a member of First United Methodist Church of Chambersburg.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Wayne L. Gettel; her daughter, Kelli Sue Coons of Chambersburg; two sons, Gary Wayne Gettel of Linesville, PA, and Gregg Ryan Gettel (wife Deborah Wolf) of Waynesboro, PA; four grandsons, Logan Coons, Gerald Gettel, Shannon Gettel, and Dustin Gettel; one step-grandson, Jason Wolf; three great-grandsons, Jared Gettel and Jaxon and Julian Coons; and one great-granddaughter, Ryleigh Gettel. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Sally was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Paul Push; an infant brother, Glenn Leroy Crouse Jr.; a brother, Gary R. Crouse; and a grandson, Lucas N. Coons.

In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place under the care of the Cremation and Burial Society of Pennsylvania. A private graveside memorial service will be held at Norland Cemetery in Chambersburg. A springtime Celebration of Life gathering will be planned at a later date. There will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Noah's House Recovery Program, 2138 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17202.

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February 17, 2025

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February 17, 2025

Kelli Coons posted to the memorial.

February 15, 2025

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Nancy and Matt

February 17, 2025

Deepest sympathy to my longtime friend, Kelli, and her family in this time of loss of their loved one.

Kelli Coons

February 17, 2025

My mother was a wonderful, generous woman who was always doing for others. She was a great friend, cook, and made the best shoo-fly-pie. She enjoyed her great grandchildren so very much.
She will be deeply and sadly missed. Love, Kelli

Brian MacWilliams

February 15, 2025

We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to the family. May God comfort you at this time.

Gary Gettel

February 14, 2025

67+ years together
Mom will be sadly missed.
Love Gary

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