OBIT: Oliver G. GETTY, Dr., 1915, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA

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Getty, Dr. Oliver G.

PROMINENT PHYSICIAN DIES, Dr. Oliver Getty, For Twenty Years Located here Passes 
Away After Being Invalid For Five Years. At midnight on Sunday, Dr. Oliver G. 
Getty, for many years a prominent physician of Meyersdale, died at his home in 
this place after having been an invalid for five years as the result of a stroke 
of paralysis. Dr. Getty was born and reared in Grantsville, Md. He attended the 
medical school at John Hopkins University, graduating with honors, after which 
he practiced his profession in his native town for a number of years. He came to 
Meyersdale 21 years ago, has been a prominent figure in this place ever since 
that time. The deceased is survived by his widow and the following children: Dr. 
W. E. Getty of Pittsburg, Daniel B. Getty, Meyersdale; Gorman B. Getty 
Pittsburg; Oliver G. Getty, Mrs. Edna Moore, Mrs. Eugene Hostetler, Meyersdale. 
Funeral took place Wednesday morning, high requim[sic] mass was celebrated at 
the Catholic Church. The remains were taken to Grantsville for interment.

Meyersdale Commercial, Mar. 18, 1915