Charles W. Getz

Charles W. Getz
Charles W. Getz, 84, of Albrightsville, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 10, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Carol (Kelhart, Snyder) Getz. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniver-
sary on June 4.
Born in the house where he resided, he was a son of the late Claude and Eva (Eckley) Getz.
He graduated from East Mauch Chunk High School.
A businessman and proud farmer, he owned/operated Getz Transportation/Bus Company, Albrightsville.
Charlie was an active, lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Albrightsville.
A member of the Carbon Lodge No. 242, Free and Accepted Masons, Jim Thorpe, he was a past Master and currently the second oldest.
The Pennsylvania Senate recognized him for excellence and dedication in serving the community.
He was a member of the Carbon County Commissioners for four terms, serving as chairman and vice chairman of the board. He further served Carbon County as chairman and vice chairman of the Salary Board, Retirement Board and Board of Elections.
Mr. Getz previously served as a Kidder Township Supervisor, president of the Carbon County Railroad Commission and vice president of the Carbon-Monroe-Pike Mental Health-Developmental Services Joinder Board. In addition, he was chairman of the county's Safety Committee and a county representative on the Lehigh Canal and Trails Commission.
Charlie was a member of the Board of Directors of the Jim Thorpe National Bank, and was a member of the Jim Thorpe Hall of Fame Committee, and the last charter member of the Albrightsville Fire Company.
Survivors in addition to his widow are a nephew, Ronald Getz, and his wife, Pam, of Philadelphia; a niece, Nonie Anton of Charlotte, N.C.; and several other nieces and nephews.
He was also predeceased by three brothers, Albert "Harkey," Freeman and Claude Jr.
Service: Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1302 N. Old Stage Rd., Albrightsville, with the Rev. William Thompson officiating. Interment, church cemetery. Call 7-9 o'clock tonight, Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe. Masonic service 7 o'clock tonight. For the viewing and the church service, the family requests masks be worn. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the church, P.O. Box 200, Albrightsville, PA 18210.