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Madelyn Getz Obituary
Mrs. Madelyn M. Getz, 92, of Albrightsville, passed away on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in her home. She was the widow of Kenneth "Delbert" Getz, who died in 2008.
She served as postmaster in Albrightsville for 31 years.
Born in Jim Thorpe, she was a daughter of the late William and Kathryn Rowe.
She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Albrightsville, where she sang in the choir and at one time played the organ.
She was a life member of Albrightsville Fire company and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a cook and housekeeper and liked playing bingo at the fire company.
Surviving are a son, Eugene Getz of Albrightsville; a sister Kathryn, wife of Harold Kroboth; and nieces and nephews.
She was also predeceased by a brother, Richard "Buddy" Rowe.
Service: Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1302 N. Old Stage Road, Albrightsville. Interment, church cemetery. Memorial visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in the church. Arrangements by Melber Funeral Home, Jim Thorpe. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to the church, P.O. Box 200, Albrightsville, PA 18210, or the Albrightsville Fire Co., P.O. Box 133, Albrightsville, PA 18210.
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