Geraldine “Gerry” Mae Marthey, 97, of Orrville, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.
She was born April 4, 1926 in Smithville to Paul W. and Hazel Hartzler Moomaw. On May 12, 1947, she married Hilary J. “Joe” Marthey. He preceded her in death in 2015.
Gerry was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Wooster. She had worked at a variety of places, but her favorite was as the Manager of the AAA Orrville office. Gerry was a loving and caring wife and mother. She was an ambitious woman who enjoyed flower and vegetable gardens and tending to her strawberries. Gerry enjoyed living on the farm and the experiences that came with it. Gerry enjoyed nurturing her family, the land and the farm animals. She was also a quilter and crafter.
Gerry is survived by her children Randall (Claudia) Marthey of Wooster, Diane (Jack) Fries of Hudson and Debra Marthey of Medina; grandchildren Chad (Laura) Marthey, Ryan (Jen) Marthey, Kristina (Neil) Smits, Jack (Nikki) Fries, Eric (Jennifer) Fries, Drew Beichler, Lindsey (Dusty) Hendrickson and Kevin (Amy) Beichler; great-grandchildren Claire and Lyla Marthey, Nolan, Carson, Porter and Beckett Smits, Gabriella Hess, Annabelle, Eleanor and Theodore Fries, Briggs, Caden, Lincoln, Ellie, KJ, and Ruthie Beichler and Barrett Hendrickson; brother Doyle Moomaw.
Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son Michael Dean Marthey; granddaughter-in-law Tia Beichler; siblings Ray, Paul Jr., Donald, Carl and Jim Moomaw and Jeanne Chapman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster with Rev. David Chojnacki presiding. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery in Orrville.
A Rosary Service will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM with calling hours following from 5:00PM-7:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
Contributions may be directed to The Gabriel Project, c/o St. Mary Catholic Church, P.O. Box 109, Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Debi and families,
Dear friend, I’m sorry for your loss…
Gerry was blessed to have lived and full and long life. Please know I’m with you in love and spirit during this time. Sending much love.
♥ Dave and Deb Tevis Clayton/Marion
Debi and families,
Dear friend, I’m sorry for your loss…
Gerry was blessed to have lived a full and long life. Please know I’m with you in love and spirit during this time. Sending much love.
♥ Dave and Deb Tevis Clayton/Marion
Randall, Diane and Debra,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I am grateful for the opportunity to meet you ladies and talk with you. I am sorry that I could not make it to the calling hours. Praying for your family and God Bless to all.
I’m praying for Aunt Gerry’s family to have comfort during this time of grief. It was nice for her to know so many came to celebrate her 97th birthday recently. My fond memory of her is when my mom and I went to see her at AAA. She seemed to enjoy booking a flight for me to visit friends in Santa Barbara. She and my mom were the only girls in a family with 8 siblings, so they had a special sisterly bond. I hope they are together in Heaven now.
Dear Debbie and family,
Just an old friend wanting to express her sympathies in regards to the loss of your mother..
Gods Blessings for peace
Connie Richards Simpson