Obituary of Robert J. Getz

Robert "Bob" J. Getz, age 53, of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away tragically on April 29, 2025. Born in Media, PA, Bob spent most of his life as an Upper Chichester resident.A 1989 graduate of Chichester High School, Bob went on to work as a Lead Maintenance Operator for Calpine in Edgemoor, DE. He was a proud member of the IBEW Local 1238.

Bob was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in whitewater rafting, kayaking, and spending time at Ace Adventure Resort in West Virginia. His adventurous spirit and love of nature were well known to those closest to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles David (2018) and Constance R. (Cifelli) Getz (2024).

Bob is survived by his beloved life partner, Katie Smucker; his children, Julia (Brian) Hunter and Brandon (Mandolyn) Getz; and four stepchildren, Amberlynn Smucker, Jordan Smucker, Collin Arment, and Gabby Arment. He was a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren: Abel, Adalynn, Graelynn, Anslee, Lakyn, Calla, Dean, and Nathan. He is also survived by his brother, David (Clarinda) Getz Jr.; his aunt, Judy Getz; and several cousins.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, PA, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory may be made to Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org)

Online condolences may be shared at www.paganofuneralhome.com.