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Gloria L. Martin

Gloria L. Martin, 95, a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, of 1464 South Ave, Lewis Run, passed away Friday April 16, 2021, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born March 16, 1926, in Bradford, a daughter of the late Harold C. and Marian A. (Salisbury) Foster.

Gloria was a 1944 graduate of Bradford Area High School.

On November 28, 1945 in Lewis Run, she married William C. Martin who preceded her in death on January 4, 2001.

She was a faithful and very active member of Evans Memorial United Methodist Church in Lewis Run, Gloria was the church organist for over 60 years, she taught Sunday School and served on the church Board of Directors. She was also an active member of the United Methodist Women.

Gloria was a homemaker and was active in the Lewis Run PTA, taught private piano lessons in her home for many years, and enjoyed, quilting, scrapbooking, and most especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving is one daughter, Mary Beth (Gerald) Hulings, of Chandler, AZ, three sons, William (Marie) Martin, of Bradford, Steven (Turina) Martin, of Lewis Run, and Samuel (Katie) Martin, of Lewis Run, one sister, Ardis Hayes, of Ogden, AK, 17 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter in law, Karla "Mickey" Martin.

Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Evans Memorial United Methodist Church, at Noon, funeral and committal services will be held with Rev. Ken Duffee, pastor, officiating. Standard Covid protocols are in effect. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

For those not able to attend in person this service will be recorded and you can view it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObtW45t5cG4

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to Evans Memorial United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

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MaryBeth , Bill , Steve and Sam and your families... I’m so sorry I wasn’t in town to come see you all and give hugs and express how much I admired your mom . I loved her sense of humor , her smile , the way she could make that organ sing ! And us too in the choir ! She was a great lady and I’m honored I got to know her ! I know she is rejoicing in heaven with Bill and I can just see her and Tootie giggling about something . You’ll all be in my prayers .
— Alma Sorokes

May an abundance of Gods Blessings and Comfort be with all of you
— Tony J Varone

Dear Bill and family, I am sorry to learn of your Mother''s passing. All the best, Steve
— Stephen Grillo

Our condolences to all the family. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. Though it has been a long time, I fondly remember all the summer family reunions and picnics in Lewis Run with this loving extended family.
— Dale Foster

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. She was my piano teacher and the scales I learned helped me in college. She was a very sweet lady.
— Vicki Rembold

Bill and family, so very sorry for your loss. Sympathy and prayers for you all.
— Kevin & Gail Moyer

Bill, Marie and extended family, so very sad to hear of this loss.. hold tight to each other and celebrate all the wonderful memories and times you shared with her.
— Debbie And Mark Smith

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MaryBeth , Bill , Steve and Sam and your families... I’m so sorry I wasn’t in town to come see you all and give hugs and express how much I admired your mom . I loved her sense of humor , her smile , the way she could make that organ sing ! And us too in the choir ! She was a great lady and I’m honored I got to know her ! I know she is rejoicing in heaven with Bill and I can just see her and Tootie giggling about something . You’ll all be in my prayers .
— Alma Sorokes
May an abundance of Gods Blessings and Comfort be with all of you
— Tony J Varone
Dear Bill and family, I am sorry to learn of your Mother''s passing. All the best, Steve
— Stephen Grillo
Our condolences to all the family. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. Though it has been a long time, I fondly remember all the summer family reunions and picnics in Lewis Run with this loving extended family.
— Dale Foster
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. She was my piano teacher and the scales I learned helped me in college. She was a very sweet lady.
— Vicki Rembold

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Gloria L. Martin

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