Joan E. Getgen, 81, of Wellsboro, passed away at The Green Home on Thursday August 29, 2024, one day before her 82^nd birthday, surrounded by loving family.  She was born August 30, 1942, in Wellsboro and was the first baby born at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, she was the daughter of Lewis and Lenora “Patsy” (Patt) Bowers.  Joan was the wife of Eugene D. Getgen and enjoyed life together through the years.

Joan retired from the Wellsboro Area School District and enjoyed retirement with her husband.  Joan also enjoyed camping, sewing, making hand-loomed rugs and most especially, family gatherings where her cooking was greatly enjoyed.

Joan was a devout Catholic and attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church faithfully and was committed to volunteering with social dinners and fundraising.

Joan is survived by sons:  Steve (Sue) Getgen of Wellsboro, Mike (Linda) Getgen of Blossburg, and Dave (Polly) Getgen of Wellsboro; daughters:  Nora (Craig) Demusz of Wellsboro, and Glenda (Randy) Hart of Wellsboro; brother:  Lewis (Cindy) Bowers of Wellsboro; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and close cousins; and dear friend Nina Mae Copley.  Joan was preceded in death by her husband:  Eugene Getgen; parents; sisters:  Sheila Graham, and Sarah Husted; son:  Lewis “Chuck” Getgen; and daughter:  Jean Marie Getgen.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Joans’ life from 9:00am-9:45am Thursday September 5, 2024, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA, and her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am Thursday September 5, 2024, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Wellsboro.  Those wishing to make a donation in her memory should do so to the Activities Department at The Green Home 37 Central Avenue Wellsboro, PA 16901.  To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.