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Mark Gettis Obituary
Mark A. Gettis Sr., 53, of Lower Alsace Township, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 27, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mark was the loving husband of Kimberly A. (DeFrancisco) Gettis, his wife of 32 years, and father of Elizabeth A. (Gettis) Fick, wife of Andrew J. Fick, of Bern Township, and Mark A. Gettis Jr., husband of Natalie J. (Hagen) Gettis, of Harrisburg. Mark was the son of Robert B. and Edith M. (Hertzog) Gettis, of Lower Alsace Township, and a graduate of Mt. Penn High School, class of 1982.
Mark attended Upper Bucks Area Vocational Technical School for Aircraft Maintenance and worked as an airline mechanic for American Airlines for nearly 30 years.
Mark's biggest loves in life were his family and his faith. An attendee of GT Church in West Lawn, Mark served as a small group leader for elementary-aged boys as well as in many other capacities. He was always willing to help
anyone in whatever way he could, and his smile and positivity were contagious. Mark was a light to everyone he met, and many will fondly remember him as a hero amongst us.
In addition to his wife, children, and mother, Mark is
survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Lavina Kostzewa; sister, Rosalie Coble and husband John; sister, Dawn Cambria and husband James; brother, Matt Gettis and wife Kathy; sister-in-law, Christina Floto and husband Edmond; brother-in-law, Kevin Duggan and wife Carole; niece, Andrea Jones and husband Andy, and
great-niece Hazel; nephew, John Duggan; nephew, Matt Cambria, wife Chelsea, and great-niece, Charlie; niece,
Katie Duggan; nephew, Mitch Gettis; nephew, Zachary Cambria and fiancé, Amanda Fick; and nephew, Logan Gettis.
A Celebration of Mark's Life will be held on Saturday, September 2, at 11:00 a.m. at GT Church, 1110 Snyder Road, West Lawn, PA 19610, officiated by Pastors Scott Kramer and Eric Goldsborough. Mark's family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, September 1 at GT Church from 7:00-9:00 p.m. as well as beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, until the time of service.
Interment will follow the services at Laureldale
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Mark's name to: For Pete's Sake, 620 West Germantown Pike, Suite 250, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462; https://takeabreakfromcancer.org.
For online condolences, visit www.Stitzels.com.
Stitzel Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Gettis
Crystal Ritter
September 24, 2017
Dawn, do sorry to hear of your brother's passing. God bless you and your family.
Kathy Good
September 9, 2017
Dear Kim and Betsy and family. So very sorry for your lost. You all fought the good fight alongside him. May Jesus bring you comfort and peace.
Mike Tobias
September 6, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I knew him back in high school, and he was always a nice person. I'm happy that he found much joy in his life and was able to make a difference in the lives of many. That is the kind of legacy we would all wish to leave behind.
Colleen and Gladys Painter
September 4, 2017
To Kim and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May your wonderful memories help to sustain you, along with the comfort God provides.
September 3, 2017
Silent Prayer.... Amen.
James De Francisco
September 2, 2017
Dear son-in-law Mark,your pain and suffering is finally over and you are now with God and the Angles.
Rest In Peace...Amen
Keith Krommes
September 1, 2017
Mark was the inspiration for me to join the GT security team . We served at my first VBS together . Mark showed his faith in every thing he did . We will all miss him and be Greatful for his time on earth with us .Mark enjoy your reward in heaven brother .
Eileen Crystal
August 31, 2017
Edy and family,
So sorry for your loss. Chele and I send our love and prayers.
August 31, 2017
Condolences to your family. Keeping you in our thoughts. Tracy Christmann &Family
Chuck Cambria
August 31, 2017
My love and prayers are with you all. I am truly sorry that I could not be with all of you at this time. Love Chuck Cambria
Doug & Sandy Kring
August 31, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to all. Meet his family at Trinity UCC years ago. Mark will be missed. God bless you.
Gail Stuber
August 31, 2017
Sorry to read about the passing of Mark.He is at peace after his suffering, reuniting with his beloved father.He will live in the hearts of family members and friends.God Bless!
Lisa Korecky
August 31, 2017
Rosalie-
I'm so sorry to hear about Mark. Sending prayers & hugs to you and your family.
Lisa Mundell Korecky
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