Ralph W. "Junior" Getty Jr., 72, of Bethel Park, died Saturday, March 14, 1998, at his home. Mr. Getty was a retired machinist from B&O Railroad. He was a Bethel Park school crossing guard for 17 years. He was married to Wilma V. DeGrave who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Richard Getty and Paul "Buzzy" Getty; one daughter, Norma Jean Miller of Bethel Park; one brother, Elijah Getty; two sisters, Yvonne Michetti and Zella Newcomb; six grandchildren, Curt, Barbara, Jennifer, Mary, Cathy and Mike; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased is a sister, Audrey Burton. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Tuesday, March 17, 1998Ralph W. Getty Jr.
Retired machinist and school crossing guard
He was born July 15, 1924, in Pittsburgh, a son of Ralph W. and Agnes Harper Getty.