Ruth E. Getz

Ruth E. (Rohde) Getz, 89, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, December 2, at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre, September 15, 1928, to the late Walter and Meta (Brandt) Rohde.

Ruth was a former member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Ruth worked for Penn Tobacco and other local cigar factories. She loved to garden, growing indoor and outdoor plants.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Stanley E. Getz, who passed January 2, 2012,  a brother, Werner Getz, and a sister, Meta Knorr.

She is survived by her son, Michael Getz, Wilkes-Barre,  and several nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held Tuesday, December 5, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre with graveside services to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery Chapel, Hanover Township.

Condolences may be left at KniffenFuneralHome.com.