Joseph Getway

Joseph Getway, 77, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on Friday April 28th, 2017 at St. Paul Homes in Greenville, PA.  
  
Joseph was born on July 26th, 1939 son of John and Julia (Getway) Montich in Sharpsville, PA. He was a graduate of Mercyhurst Police Academy. Joseph was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served as Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army for 2 tours of duty. He worked for the Sharpsville Police Department as a policeman and later as security guard for Buhl Park. On July 25th, 1964, he married the late Julia Getway, who passed away March 9th, 2017.
  
He was a member of St. Bartholomew Church in Sharpsville, PA, member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Sharpsville Volunteer Fire Department where he served as President in 1984, 1987, 1990, and as Vice President 1986 and 1989. He became a life member on May 6th, 1998. Joe was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends at the counter at Breakfast at Tiffany's in Sharpsville.
  
Joe is survived by his three daughters, Victoria (Wayne) Rust, Kathleen (Michael) VanHorn, Barbara (Richard) Shelhamer; 2 sons, David (Irene) Getway, Joseph (Bethany) Getway, 9 grandchildren Amanda Getway, Courtney Getway, Samantha VanHorn, Joshua VanHorn, Edwin VanHorn, Jessica Rust, Jacob Rust, Sydney Getway, and Ira Getway. Also surviving is his dog Zack.
  
He was preceded in death by father, John Montich, mother, Julia Montich, and wife, Julia Getway.
  
Friends may call Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm at Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
    
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 at 11:00 am in St. Bartholomew Church Sharpsville, PA with Father Matthew Strickenberger, officiating. Friends are encouraged to meet at the funeral home at 10:00 am before Mass.

Full military honors will be offered following Mass.

Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery Hermitage, PA
  
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Paul Homes 339 E. Jamestown Rd. Greenville, PA 16125 or Buhl Park 715 Hazen Rd. Hermitage, PA 16148, in memory of Joe.

Arrangements entrusted to the Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

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