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Martha A. Disney

Roaring Spring

Martha A. Disney, 72, of Roaring Spring, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away Friday morning, Dec. 3, 2021, at her home.

She was born October 2, 1949, in Bradford, daughter of the late Fred M. and Juanita J. (Kaber) Burns. On April 6, 1968, she married Jerry Roy Disney in Custer City, and he preceded her in death June 2, 2019, after 51 years of marriage.

She is survived by a son, Michael R. (Krystal) of rural Roaring Spring; a daughter, Cindy L. Wright of Hollidaysburg; a "second daughter", Pamela (Stephen) Schuster of Mooresville, NC; six grandchildren: Derek Wright, Gavin Wright, Rebekah Disney, Sarah Disney, Ava Schuster, and Sutton Schuster; a sister: Susan Rea of Custer City; and a brother, Robert Burns of Fountain Hills, Az.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Burns

Martha was a graduate of Bradford Area High School and also received a degree in library sciences from Edinboro University. She retired as a bank teller where she worked for various banks in the area and previously worked as a manager and secretary at the Blair County Airport.

She was a woman of strong faith and taught Sunday school as a member of Hicks United Methodist Church, Duncansville. She also was a member of the Rotary, and The Village at Morrisons Cove Auxiliary where she sat on the board and volunteered her time.

Martha loved spending time with her family, reading, flowers, gardening, cooking, baking, and playing piano.

Friends will be received from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at Hicks United Methodist Church, Duncansville, where a celebration of life service will be held at 5 p.m. Pastor Rich Morris will be officiating.

Memorial contributions in memory of Martha may be given to Martinsburg Community Library, 211 S. Walnut St., Martinsburg, PA 16662, or Hicks United Methodist Church, 1211 Third Ave., Duncansville, PA 16635.

Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg. http://www.bolgerfuneralhome.com

 

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