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Mary J. Getz

Date of Death: January 26, 2016

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Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Friday 2/12, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Service
Location Not Available
Saturday 2/13, 10:00 am

Reception to follow the service

at the Reception Center

at Omps Funeral Home

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Cemetery
Location Not Available
Friday 2/19, 11:00 am

Fort Mitchell National Cemetery

Fort Mitchell, Alabama

Mary Jane McNulty Getz, 77, of Gerrardstown, West Virginia, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Getz was born in 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late John and Jane McNulty. She was a devoted Mother and Wife and attended Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Winchester, Virginia.

Mary Jane had a zest for life whether as a flight attendant before her marriage, skiing in the German and French Alps or supporting her husband’s career. She was a world traveler and had the honor of meeting many world leaders and dignitaries. Mary Jane had a passion for history, painting and cooking and she dedicated years of volunteer service to organizations such as the American Red Cross and various Republican Women organizations. Her memory will be loved and treasured.

She married Lieutenant Charles Edward Getz on December 19, 1959, in Fort Benning, Georgia.

Mrs. Getz is survived by her husband, Brigadier General Charles E. Getz, her daughters, Holly Getz Grange and husband, David, of Wilmington, North Carolina, Pamela Getz Bell and husband, Kerry, of Kennesaw, Georgia, Jane Getz Hammer and husband, Todd, of Land O Lakes, Florida, Lauren Catherine Getz of Winchester; son, Charles Edward Getz, Jr. and wife, Alison, of Lithia, Florida; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren as well as two sisters and three brothers and many extended family members and close friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 12, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Stanley J. Krempa officiating. Interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 19, 2016, at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Alabama.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd Street, New York, New York, 10128-6804 or The Human Society, 2100 L. St. NW, Washington D.C., 20037 or Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741 or North Shore Animal League, 16 Lewyt St. Port Washington, NY 11050.

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Friday 2/12, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Location Not Available
Saturday 2/13, 10:00 am

Reception to follow the service

at the Reception Center

at Omps Funeral Home

Cemetery
Location Not Available
Friday 2/19, 11:00 am

Fort Mitchell National Cemetery

Fort Mitchell, Alabama

Mary Jane McNulty Getz, 77, of Gerrardstown, West Virginia, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Getz was born in 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late John and Jane McNulty. She was a devoted Mother and Wife and attended Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Winchester, Virginia. Mary JaneContinue Reading

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Jerry and Judy Mays, Arizona left a message on February 7, 2016:
Dear Charlie, Judy and I are saddened by the passing of Mary Jane. She was one of those unique people that the first time you meet them, you feel as if you have known them forever. If a positive attitude gets you into heaven, she is now running the place! Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Diane Partlow (Keith's Mom) left a message on February 6, 2016:
Lauren & Family I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.. Sending prayers & many thoughts your way.. God Bless❤️
Your Friends at Stonewall Mini Storage left a message on February 6, 2016:
General Getz Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family! 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
John McNulty left a message on February 3, 2016:
Mary Jane was not only my sister; she was also my closest friend. Although we didn’t communicate as often as we liked, when we did we had very long conversations which we enjoyed. When I think of Mary Jane the words to a song written by Andrew Gold comes to mind… Thank you for being a friend We Traveled down the road and back again Your heart is true you were a pal and a confidant And if you threw a party Invited everyone you ever knew You would see the biggest gift would be from me And the card attached would say thank you for being a friend. Rest In Peace, Mary Jane, I miss and love you
John McNulty left a message on February 3, 2016:
Mary Jane was not only my sister, she was also my friend. Although we didn't communicate often enough we always talked for a long time when we did. When I think of my older sister the words to a song written by Andrew Gold come to mind... Thank you for being a friend We Traveled down the road and back again Your heart is true you were a pal and a confidant And if you threw a party Invited everyone you ever knew You would see the biggest gift would be from me And the card attached would say thank you for being a friend. Rest in peace Mary Jane, I miss you.
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Virginia Norton left a message on February 2, 2016:
So many years of friendship to remember. You will be missed be all who knew and loved you.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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