Martha E. “Marty” Adams, 79, of Warren, PA., died peacefully with her family at her side, Saturday November 13, 2021, at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.
Marty was born May 31, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Elizabeth Wood Steward. She was a graduate of John Marshall High School, Cleveland, Ohio where she was an outstanding baton twirler. In 1964 she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Baldwin Wallace College. She was employed as a home economics teacher by Midpark High School, Cleveland, Ohio, where she also was the instructor for the Majorettes. She moved to Warren, PA where she has resided for the past 40 years. She was employed as the manager of the Women’s Club of Warren, and she greeted then Vice President George H. W. Bush when he was the keynote speaker at a Congressman Bill Clinger fundraiser luncheon.
She also taught in the Warren County School District, teaching home economics, at Eisenhower, Youngsville, Warren, and Sheffield High School, retiring in 2003. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, and she was a member of the Quilt Guild. Marty was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women’s group, Kinzua Doll Club and Warren Antique Study Club. She was a very active volunteer at Warren General Hospital and the Warren Cancer Center where she became the founder and coordinator of the volunteer program, which helped patients with meals, activities and games to help patients during chemotherapy treatments. Marty especially enjoyed traveling, whether locally or abroad, and cruising. In the past year, she has enjoyed her time at the Rouse Bridges. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and her cat Chamberlein. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Marty is survived by her husband of 58 years, James C. Adams, whom she married August 24, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, 2 daughters – Shari Adams of Richmond, VA and Karen Adams Trapasso (Andrew) of Syracuse, NY and granddaughter Ava Elizabeth Trapasso.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA, on Tuesday November 16, 2021, from 6 to 8 PM and on Wednesday November 17, 2021, at Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Pennsylvania Avenue East, Warren, PA, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. A funeral and committal service will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Full masks and 6 feet social distancing is required. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmsted, Ohio. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Grace United Methodist Church. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com <www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com/>.
What a wonderful, beautiful life your MOther lived. I am thinking of you and all the family as you journey through this very difficult time.
You all are in my prayers.
Janet
Wishing the family comfort at this time, in a gathering to remember her, and share memories of your lives together. Marty was a special lady and may the Lord give you comfort as you remember her.
Shari, your Mom was a very accomplished lady. You all have lovely memories to cherish. Friends here in Richmond are keeping your family in our prayers.
May God give peace during these days.
Shari, we are so very sorry for this loss to your family. What a lovely obituary of a very special lady! We have you all in our prayers.
Sympathy and thoughts to you, Shari and your family. Your mother was quite an accomplished and special lady.
Karen we are so sorry to heard about your mother. She was a wonderful lady, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I remember Marty from my days as Warren General Hospital Director of Volunteer Services. Marty was such an active volunteer, always smiling and upbeat. She loved working with the Cancer Care Center patients and I know that her dedication comforted many people. The world needs more people like Marty. She will be missed.
Marty was the most patience, nonjudgmental teacher. I enjoyed working with her on community projects and so appreciated her creative ideas and commitment to programs. She gave a good fight to cancer and still kept going. Blessing for her peace.
Phyllis Wright
Shari, please know that your friends at DSS are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. That is a beautiful tribute to your mother and her legacy. I hope this message finds you surrounded by strength and compassion and I’ll be praying for your peace and comfort.
Shari, I’m very sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a very sweet woman. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Martha was an amazing lady. She will be missed by her friends and “family” at Bridges of the Rouse.
Shari, I can’t imagine your feelings right now. I’m glad to know that you got to spend so much time with your mother over the last year.
I’m offering you and your family thoughts and prayers as you navigate this hard moment in time. Be kind to your self.
Jim, you and your family are in my heart. I enjoyed Marty while we were together during our times on the Warren General Hospital Auxillary board. She was always gracious and such a gentle soul. Prayers
Sending my sympathies and prayers