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Kathleen Goetz

Kathleen Goetz

Female 1924 - 1942  (17 years)


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  • Name Kathleen Goetz  [1] 
    Birth 23 Apr 1924  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death Mar 1942  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I1938  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Father Edward G Goetz,   b. 30 Sep 1900, Pensylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aug 1985, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Genevieve M. Ritter,   b. Sep 1899, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Feb 1959, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 59 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage Nov 1922  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1918  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    1. [S145] Staff, Obituary: Goetz, Donald E, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 04NOV2019;), Obituary: Goetz, Donald E. 04NOV2019.
      Donald E. Goetz, 89, a resident of the Lutheran Home at Kane and formerly of Houston Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, November 1, 2019 at the nursing home following a brief illness.

      He was born on December 7, 1929, in St. Marys, a son of the late Edward and Genevieve Ritter Goetz.

      On February 12, 1955 in Sacred Heart Church, he married Ruth Decker Goetz, who survives.

      Mr. Goetz was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of St. Mary's Church. He was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1948. A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the 2nd Indianhead Division, Company A, 38th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army and was the recipient of a Purple Heart. He retired from Stackpole Carbon Company after more than 40 years of service. He was a life member of the American Legion, Post 103. A man of few words, Don will be remembered for a life well-lived.

      In addition to his wife of more than 64 years, Ruth Decker Goetz, he is survived by four daughters, Kathleen Goetz-Barber and her husband Randy of Saegertown, Jean Hall and her husband Jim of West Mifflin, Amy Goetz of Punxsutawney, and Carla Poklar and her husband Jeff of St. Marys. He is also survived by four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and by one brother, Roger Goetz and his wife Kay of Cheektowaga, NY.

      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Goetz in 1999; and by one sister in 1942, Kathleen Goetz.

      Funeral and Committal Services for Donald E. Goetz will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.

      Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

      Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lutheran Home at Kane, 100 High Point Drive, Kane, PA 16735.

      Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com.

      Published in The Daily Press on Nov. 4, 2019
      HFA: 04DEC2022