Joan H. (Klein) Gettemy, 87, of Swoope, Virginia, passed away on February 11th, 2026, surrounded by family, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.
She was born in Beaver Falls on December 12th, 1938, a daughter of the late John and Meryl (Marshall) Harlan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hilton Klein and her sister, Carol Klein. She is survived by her husband, John William “Bill” Gettemy, her son, Steven Klein and his wife, Cecila, and their daughter, Emily, her stepchildren Hilton Klein and his wife, Charlotte and their 3 children, Rebecca Pilarski and her husband, Gary and their two children, Sam Klein and his wife, Kathy and their three children and Michael Gettemy and Melissa and their two children, three great-grandchildren; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.
Joan was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School class of 1956. After graduation, she began working at Reeves Bank in Beaver Falls where she retired as Vice President following 44 years of faithful service. After retiring she enjoyed golfing, gardening, traveling, long rides in the country with her husband, Bill, and spending time with family and friends.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 17th from 5-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 18th in the funeral home chapel at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Dr. Judy Angleberger officiating.
Interment will follow in Beaver Falls Cemetery, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls.