Anthony Getsko Obituary
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February 24, 2019
Madeline- I just recently became aware of Tony's death and I want to say how saddened I was to hear of it. Tony was my classmate at Kutztown Univ. 1963-1965 . He was a great friend and encouraged me when I wasn't doing well in our Chem. class. He was always upbeat and was full of suggestions--one of them was to always keep an extra pair of socks in your bookbag!
I am the cousin of Janice Paul Schuler who I think was a neighbor of yours.
My sympathies to you and your children.
Rebecca Bolestridge Johnstone
anna hulshizer/smith
September 21, 2016
great teacher enjoyed his class and great sense of humor, my son had him also in high school. great person. happy to have known him
September 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
May the God of tender mercies and comfort give you peace.
2 Corinthins 1:3,4
Charles Metroke
September 18, 2016
To the family of Tony:
It saddens me to hear about the passing of Tony. He was a great fellow teacher with a terrific personality who enlivened the room when he entered. I still smile when I recall the funny stories that he told about the characters Ying and Yang. He made the whole room roar with laughter. He was a great teacher who helped make P'burg High a great school. May he rest in peace with the Lord.
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Diane Heater/Hoadley
September 18, 2016
I had Mr. Getsko as a teacher for science and biology way back in the 70's. He was a fine teacher and made science fun. Prayers go out to his family and may he rest in peace. Class of 1973.
Cheryl Kostrey-Bikel
September 17, 2016
Thank you Mr. Getsko for opening up the world of science to me. I fell in love with science because of you and continued on in to nursing. You were the teacher I always remembered and will be the teacher I will never forget. Thank you. PHS class of 1972
Janice Pursel-Kosa
September 17, 2016
To Getzko Family, He was one of my favorite teachers at PHS class of 73. Condolences to his family and RIP Mr. Getzko!
September 17, 2016
I hated biology but Mr. Getsko somehow made it enjoyable. My identical twin sister and I both had him in differently scheduled classes. He sweetly nicknamed us "tee-hee 1" and "tee-hee 2". May all of his family remember him in a blessed way. Be strong and my prayers are with you all.
Sincerely, Donna Exley-Yakich (class of 1973)
September 17, 2016
My sincere condolences to the Getsko family. Mr. Getsko was a great teacher.
Kelly Church
Glendon, PA
PHS'82
Rebecca Zanette
September 17, 2016
I taught at PHS with Tony for many years. I have many fond memories of his kindness and humor. My condolences to his family.
Susan Jensen
September 16, 2016
Fond memories of Mr. Getsko - his "Quests" and his task lists (especially the one about yawning). He made you work hard for your Bio grades and he is one of my favorite teachers to this day! Susan (Stryker) Jensen PHS 1989.
Michele Platia-Gwozdz
September 16, 2016
I still remember writing 50 times on the blackboard with chalk " I must have couth" Because I would just yell out the answers. He played a huge part of who I am today. One of the best teachers I ever had. Great guy, good sense of humor. Rest in peace Mr Getsko. I'll never forget. May your family find peace in the arms of the lord.
Greg Cestaro
September 16, 2016
Thoughts and Prayers to his family.
Mr Getsko was my biology teacher in "72... Great teacher and person...
Jeff Ballentine
September 16, 2016
Mr. Getsko taught me to love biology in high school and was a gifted teacher. He had couth and class. He treated students with respect and clearly loved to teach. My condolences and prayers to his family.
Ethel (Eddie) Lauber
September 16, 2016
Dear Madeline and Family,
SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!
I am Ethel, who Tony always called, "Eddie" and
Mike, who he called "Ken" use to visit Tony at your home and get him supplies for his rose bushes. I know we have not visited for quite some time because of his limited hours, but please know that he and your family have ALWAYS been in my prayers. I worked with him for many years at P.H.S. He was one of the best bio teachers we have ever had. Moreover, he taught me SO very much about caring for roses. Also, my yard is filled with weeping Lace-leaf Japanese Maple trees that he grafted. Every time I look at them and my roses, I think of him. He would bring BUCKETS of roses into school for everyone to share. WHAT A GREAT TEACHER, HUMAN BEING, AND FRIEND! May he finally rest in peace.
Most sincerely
Shannon (Smith) Gumulak
September 16, 2016
Condolences to the family.
September 15, 2016
Elaine,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May he rest in God's care.
Irene Grow
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