Martha A. Brumbaugh

Martha A. Brumbaugh, wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend to all died June 30, 2019.

Martha was born on September 29, 1942, a daughter of the late Arthur "Buddy" Albert and Ellen (Branton) Albert Gibbert. She grew up in Pen Argyl Pa. During those years she became an accomplished equestrian, pianist and student. Martha graduated Pen Argyl High School in 1960, attended Syracuse University, and graduated Cedar Crest College in 1965 with a B.A. in secondary education. She went on to teach as a Junior High School English teacher.

Martha was the wife of the late Frank "Sam" Brumbaugh, who passed away in 2016. They were married for 50 years. Martha was the co-owner & Vice President of the former Bangor Cork Co., Inc., until her retirement. Martha was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pen Argyl, Pa. and was a former member and past president of the Pen Argyl Woman’s Club.

Martha’s real and abiding passions were to her family and friends. She had an abundantly full life as an exceptional mom, loving and engaged grandmother, gourmet cook, avid traveler, movie lover and a voracious reader. Martha enjoyed her morning walks, playing tennis and bridge. She was always busy doing something and organizing family celebrations and get-togethers with her children, grandchildren, and so many friends. Martha sought to instill in her children a zest for life, commitment to family and friends, living their life to the fullest and the power of a smile. She was extremely proud of her family and the life she created for herself and others. Martha leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.

Martha’s spirit is carried on by her children, grandchildren, extended family relations and friends from every walk of life.
Martha is survived by son Scott Brumbaugh, husband of Christine, of Pen Argyl, PA,
daughter, Mary Glaser, wife of Rich, of Westport, CT; sons; Sam Brumbaugh, Jr, husband of Wendy, of Perkasie, PA; Stephen Brumbaugh, of Silver Springs, MD; Michael Brumbaugh, of Philadelphia, PA, and 12 grandchildren; Catherine, Matthew, Michael, Daniel, Eliza, Emma, Sam, Beniah, Thomas, Timothy, Abigail, and Hannah. She was preceded in death by a son David Brumbaugh.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Grace United Methodist Church, 404 E. Mountain Ave, Pen Argyl. Family and friends are invited to call from 9:30 - 11 am on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, Pen Argyl, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 404 E. Mountain Ave., Pen Argyl, PA 18072 or Blue Mountain Community Library, 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA. 18072