Richard Patrick Gettins, 83, of Malta, passed away on Tues, July 14, 2026 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Center. He was born on Aug. 2, 1942 in Bellevue, ohio to the late Robert and Augusta Sexton Gettins. He is survived by his wife Robin Lusardi Brown of the home and a sister Margaret Hoops of Moorehaven, Rhode Island. Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville is handling a caring cremation for the family.