Martha was born on February 22, 1919, in Ashland, PA. At the amazing age of 99, Martha passed peacefully on September 9, 2018, with family by her side.

Beloved wife of the late Charles Sr. Devoted mother of 8; the late Janice Kolling (the late Joseph), the late Charles Jr. (Grace), the late Ray (Lee), Ralph, John (Veronica), Herb (Coleen), Vern, and Donald (Linda). Dear grandmother, great-grandmother, and a great-great-grandmother of 53. She was also a Mom to all who knew her.

Early on Martha was a farm girl, who graduated only from the 6 ^th grade. She was a pioneer woman who entered the workforce at a young age, in order to help support her family. She was famous for her country-style cooking and baking. She had a natural green-thumb, growing flowers and plants of all kinds. She enjoyed playing all types of board games, crossword puzzles, and was a real card shark. She enjoyed spending time with family at their Moon Lake vacation home in Schuylkill county. She was a member of several local Philadelphia women's, seniors, and church groups over the years. She was a long-time passionate Phillies fan. Martha was known for her quit wit, strong will, and infectious fun spirit. Her greatest love and joy was her family.

Family and friends are invited Saturday, September 15 to gather from 9:30am to 11:00am, with an 11:00am service at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Followed by burial at Forrest Hills Cemetery, 25 Byberry Rd., Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.

Special Thanks to the residents and staff of the F.O.P. Senior Citizens Home, as well as her very close friend, honorary daughter, and loving caretaker Debbie O'Connor.

Memorial donations can be made to the "F.O.P. Lodge #5 Survivors Fund", which benefits the families of Philadelphia officers who were killed or died in the line-of-duty.

Mailing Address: 11630 Caroline Road, Phila., PA 19154

Web/Paypal: https://fop5.org/