Donald L. Gettel, 53, of Shippensburg, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014 in the Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle.
He was born July 4, 1961 in Chambersburg, Franklin County. Donald was the son of Anna G. Crider Gettel of Dillsburg and the late W. Leroy Gettel.
Years ago he worked in Food Services and the Maintenance Department at Shippensburg University. Donald was a 1979 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School.
In addition to his mother he is survived by a sister, Irene A. O’Donnell of Carlisle, a nephew Carey O’Donnell of Greencastle, a niece, Tonya Crouse, and two great nieces, Serena and MacKenzie Crouse all of Newville.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2014 in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensburg at 7:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Jim Parker. Burial will be held privately. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the services in the funeral home Wednesday evening.