Martha Glass

Martha L. Glass, 85, of Shippensburg, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 in the Shippensburg Health Care Center.

She was born December 13, 1928 in Carlisle, Cumberland County. Martha was a daughter of the late Elmer G. and Nellie E. Strayer Bowermaster.

She was a member of the Shippensburg Church of the Brethren and enjoyed playing bingo.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Glass who died January 3, 1977. A son, Richard E. Glass, a sister, Pauline C. Bowermaster, a great granddaughter, Trisha A. Glass, a daughter-in-law, Lois A. Glass, an uncle, Harry Bowermaster, and an aunt, Rosey Stoner are also deceased.

Martha is survived by four children, Linda L. (Charles W.) Lynch of Carlisle, Jerry L. Glass of Orrstown, Bradley S. (Diane L.) Glass, and Brenda K. (Jeffrey W.) Mangle all of Shippensburg, two daughter-in-laws, Ann Glass Davidson of Shippensburg, and Patsy L. Andrews of Chambersburg, 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and four nephews.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2014 in the Cleversburg Cemetery at 11 a.m. Officiating will be The Rev. Brian Markle, and The Rev. Wayne Hall. A visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shippensburg Church of the Brethren, 253 East Garfield St., Shippensburg, PA 17257 or the American Cancer Society, 384 Floral Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.