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Robert C. Getic 1932-2020

POLAND — Robert C. Getic, 87, died early Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, 2020, at Hospice House of Poland.

Robert was born July 23, 1932, in Cuyahoga Falls, a son of the late Cloyd R. and Irene Rook Getic.

He grew up living in a log cabin in Saxton, Pa. with his grandparents until he was 9, then moved to Aliquippa, Pa.

Robert was a millwright with Republic Steel / LTV Steel for 42 years, retiring in 1994. He loved antique cars and enjoyed working on them when he was younger.

He looked forward to taking car rides into the country and farmland to experience the scenery.

He leaves his daughter, Debra (James) Hardwick of Poland; a son, Robert T. Getic of Hubbard; his son-in-law, David Hess of Mineral Ridge; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Robert is also survived by a sister, Grace Kibler of New Brighton, Pa., and a brother, Donald Getic of St. George, Utah.

His wife, the former Lois Evans, whom he married May 31, 1950, died Sept. 9, 1998.

Besides his parents, and his wife, Robert was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Hess; a sister, Edith Spark; and two brothers, William Getic and Richard Getic.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at the chapel of Greenhaven Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Adam Rodgers will be the officiant.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Lane Family Funeral Homes, Canfield Chapel.

Friends and family may view this obituary and give their condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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