- Date Of Birth: July 6, 1933
- Date Of Death: January 22, 2021
- State: Ohio
Martha M. Harris, 87, died on Friday, January 22, 2021 at her son Rich’s residence. Martha was born on July 6, 1933 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy Meyers.
She was a graduate of Kittanning High School. Martha was primarily a homemaker most of her life. She was an active member of Salem First United Methodist Church. Martha volunteered in the Stephen’s ministry and the puppet ministry in her Methodist Church in Florida. She enjoyed jewelry making, sewing, baking, and spending time with family. She also loved going to Disney.
Martha was a published author, where she wrote children’s books.
She is survived by her children, Rich (Leslie) Costal of Salem, David (Sherry) Costal of Edinburg, PA, Linda Costal of New Castle, PA, and Sandra Coe of Salem; stepchildren, Curtis (Julie) Harris of Vero Beach, FL, Geoffrey Harris of Baltimore, MD, and Jan (Mike) Penn of Myersville, MD; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
She also is survived by her beloved cat, Oreo.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Harris Jr; one daughter, Kathleen Solos; one grandson, Justin Keesey; and siblings, John Meyers, Michael Meyers, Betty Lou Kiernan, Miriam Coroni, and Jane Gush.
