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2019
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Kathleen Gettis Obituary
Born Aug. 21, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Frank Weil Evans and Anna Elizabeth (Coates) Evans, Kathy graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1962, and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Vineland, N.J.
As a child, she and her family lived in Pennsylvania, Washington, Virginia, Panama, Fla., Maryland, and finally Vineland. Kathy often referred to herself as a U.S. Navy brat since the constant movement was the result of her father who retired as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elizabeth; sister, Elizabeth Venditti; and brothers, Frank and Robert Evans.
On Nov. 28, 1964, Kathy married and is survived by Michael F. Gettis of New Hope, Pa. Mike retired from Colorcon, Inc., Harleysville, Pa., after 50 years of service.
Kathy is also survived by her four sons and their families, Michael J. and his wife Wendy Gettis of Levittown, Pa., Christopher J. and his wife Danielle Gettis of Langhorne, Pa., Charles J. and his wife Lori Gettis of New Hope, Pa., and Joseph J. and his wife Christa Gettis of Carthage, N.C.; her siblings, Richard Evans and his wife Uzella of Midlothian, Va., and Margaret (Evans) Simpson and her husband Raymond from Vineland, N.J.; and her 14 grandchildren, her five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend Kathy's Celebration of Life gathering from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at The Village of Buckingham Springs, 1490 Durham Road, New Hope, Pa., where the Pastor of Saint Andrew Catholic Church, Monsignor Michael C. Picard will officiate Kathy's prayer service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions in Kathy's name made either to Deborah Hospital Foundation www.deborahfoundation.org or 1-800-388-0380 or to Fox Chase Cancer Center www.foxchase.org/giving or 1-888-FOX-CHASE.
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July 6, 2019
I miss you so so much Grandma xoxoxo
Tim and Lisa Jamison
June 13, 2019
Tim and I were so very sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. She was an incredible woman who loved her family with a passion. Mike and family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
June 12, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. I am hoping that the memories you all share, will bring you some comfort. We can look forward to a time when all is new on earth. Isaiah 65:17.
Christopher Tompkins
June 10, 2019
I'm very sorry for your loss Gettis family. I'll continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Dave and Gabe Smith
June 10, 2019
Gabe and I are so sorry for your lose. God bless her and all the family
Dee Kitzhofer
June 9, 2019
I'm very sorry for you loss!
Sandy and Chip Domarski
June 9, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Gettis will be greatly missed. We loved her. Sandy and Chip
Chip Latshaw
June 9, 2019
Dear Mike and Chuck,
So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. You both and your family are in my prayers.
Eternal Memory, Eternal Memory, Blessed Repose and Eternal Memory
John 14:1-4
Bob Gettis
June 9, 2019
I have all good memories of Kass and I'm grateful that she passed peacefully with Mike and family by her side. Rest in peace!
Lori Murray Scott
June 9, 2019
Although I only got to be around Kathy a few times while I worked at Colorcon, I remember what a nice and fun lady she was. What a great family, I'm honored to have known her. What a tremendous loss the the family. My deepest sympathy the the entire family. Have a wonderful time celebrating a fantastic lady❤XXOO
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