Obituary of Martha S. Burgess

GREENVILLE – Martha S. Burgess, 90, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday September 10, 2014 at the Eastern Star Nursing Home in Oriskany. She was born to Chauncey and Lucille (Swartout) Spalding on May 30, 1924. She was born, raised and lived the majority of her life in Greenville. Martha was a member of the United Methodist Church of Greenville & Norton Hill and also a member of the Helderberg Senior Citizens. She was a retired postal service employee and she was very proud of her job. She also enjoyed playing the card game Pinochle. Martha is predeceased by her parents, her husband Charles E. Burgess, and her brother Albert Spalding. Martha is survived by her children, Susan Burgess and Thomas Burgess; her sister-in-law- Katherine Morse; her niece Janice and husband Dave; her nieces Linda and Karen; and her nephews Craig, Bruce, and David. Friends can call at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Homes, Inc. 4898 State Route 81 Greenville, NY at 1pm Saturday September 13, 2014, and are welcome to remain for the funeral at 2pm. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Eastern Star Nursing Home PO Box 959 Oriskany, NY 13424. Condolences can be posted at ajcunninghamfh.com.