Karen Getz Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Karen Getz
Start: 2016-08-14T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-08-14T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Cantelmi Long Funeral Home - Bethlehem

Karen R. (Wessels) Getz, 50, of Fountain Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at St. Luke's VNA Hospice House, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Bruce Getz, with whom she shared 9 years of marriage. Born in Bethlehem, Karen was the daughter of Frank Wessels and Donna (Fehnel) Kirlich. She graduated from Nazareth High School and from Wilson College, and worked as a receptionist at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bethlehem. Karen loved the beach and the outdoors, and enjoyed reading books, volunteering with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and doing crafts. Survivors: husband Bruce; dog Buddy; father Frank Wessels and spiritual mom Carlotta; mother Donna Kirlick and her husband Andrew; sisters Kerri Ann Dunbar and her husband Jim, and Tori Ann Groves; brothers Matt Fries and his wife Becky, and Chris Wessels. Services: A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 15, at First Baptist Church, 3235 Linden St., Bethlehem, 18017. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2 PM to 4 PM at The Long Funeral Home, Inc., 500 Linden St., Bethlehem, 18018. Online tributes may be placed at www.longfuneralhome.com Contributions: in lieu of flowers to either Cancer Support Community, 944 Marcon Blvd, Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18109; or to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 452, Allentown, PA 18109

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Published by Morning Call on Aug. 12, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Karen Getz

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12 Entries

Michele Marino

August 31, 2016

Bruce my prayers go out to you. I will miss seeing Karen. She is at peace now and has earned her angel wings. She is watching over you. God Bless

Michele (quest)

August 16, 2016

Bruce,

All of us in the FIM office send our sincere sympathy to you on the passing of your wife, Karen. Our prayers continue for your comfort and recovery.

Nancy

Marita Perea

August 14, 2016

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints Ps 116:15.

August 14, 2016

Bruce and Family.

Karen was such a kind and generous person. I have one of the crafts she gave me sitting on my window sill in my kitchen. She holds a special place in my heart and always will.

I loved hearing the stories she shared of being Mrs. Clause to your Mr. Her joy was infectious.

She is resting well now in the embrace of her Savior. Praying for His comfort to bring peace to the family and friends she has left here.

Erin Sparrold

Kathy & Paul Emeigh

August 14, 2016

Paul and I smile so much when we think of Karen. Her kindness, her Joy, her perseverance I could go on and on. I especially remember how she shined so radiantly on her wedding day with you Bruce! She has made an impact on so many lives And definitely left the world a better place. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and our prayers and our hearts. Praying especially for the everlasting love and comfort of our Heavenly Father to enfold you and support you.

George Agentis

August 13, 2016

Bruce: Jeannie and I offer you our condolences. We truly are sorry for your loss and know that Karen was the love of your life and her life was a blessing to us and to many others.
Thank you for both being an example of Gods love in everything you guys did.
May Gods blessing continue to be upon you in this time of sadness and yet may you experience his peace and joy knowing that Karen is with the Lord and is in His presence forever.

shelly fehr

August 13, 2016

Many happy memories my friend. Always have and always will remember our youthful days shared.
Shelly

TURN IN RESTAURANT

August 13, 2016

R.I.P. GONE TOO SOON

NAZARETH

August 13, 2016

GETZ/DUNBAR FAMILY: DON'T CRY BECAUSE HER LIFE IS OVER. SMILE, BECAUSE IT WAS. DEEPEST SYMPATHY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE

August 12, 2016

Bruce,so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. We will always remember the great times we shared. The dinners at Snuzzles, TGIF, picnics and postal functions and parties. She will be dearly missed. Glenn & Carol Recker

Jen Zastko

August 12, 2016

Bruce,
I am so very sorry to hear about Karen's passing. She was such a kind and caring person.
May the support of family and friends give you courage to face the days ahead and may the memories in your heart bring you peace and comfort.

Glenn Costenbader

August 12, 2016

Bruce, I am so sorry to hear about your wife Karen passing away; may the Lord give you the strength to get through these unbearable times. Take care. Glenn

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