Obituary of Clara Waneta Getz

Clara Waneta Getz, 86, of Cortland, NY, passed away Saturday October 16, 2010, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 30, 1923 the daughter of the late Edgar C. and Maude D. Proudfoot Felton of Philippi, West Virginia. Waneta moved to Cortland in 1961. She was employed by Smith Corona Marchant from 1962 until retirement in 1989. Waneta will be remembered by those who knew her as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends and tending to her lawn. Surviving are sons Ryan (Krystyna) Getz of N. Pitcher, Kevin Getz of Syracuse, daughter Judy (Bruce) Davison of Cortland, grandchildren Kelly Michales, Jeffrey Davison, Synthya, Symantha, Leigh and Cody Getz, great grandchildren Zachary and Owen Michales, and one niece and one nephew. Waneta was predeceased by her three sisters Beulah Phillips, Virginia Felton, and Deveda Griffith. At the request of the deceased there will be no calling hours or funeral. Final arrangements will be through Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. of Cortland. Those wishing to remember Waneta are asked to consider a memorial contribution in her name to the Caring Community Hospice of Cortland, 11 Kennedy Pkwy., Cortland NY, 13045. To offer condolences online, please visit www.wright-beard.com I am so sorry for your sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Robin Sandwick We extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Sincerely, Eric, Tom and Cheryl Michales Judy, Bruce, Kelly, Jeff and the entire Getz Family, I am so sorry for your loss.Try to remember the happy times and let those memories help with your present sadness. I can picture her now, sitting in Judy's driveway talking with us as we tried so hard to have a successful garage sale. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Love, Vicki Dear Judy, Bruce and Family, We send you deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother and grandmother. With best wishes, Con and Helene Blackwell