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Gladys Martin Obituary

Gladys Mae Martin, age 99, of Middletown Twp., Media, PA, formerly of Rosemont, PA, died Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA. Gladys was born June 4, 1922. She was a graduate of Pittsburgh Conservatory of Music, Class of 1951. Gladys was a proud U.S. Navy Wave Veteran, serving during WWII. Gladys was a Music Teacher and Director of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Weekday School. She was a private piano teacher and taught piano at the Main Line School Night. Gladys sang in the choirs of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church and Middletown Presbyterian Church. She was a piano accompanist for Sunday School. She was involved in the Child Evangelism Release Time Programs and adult fellowship groups. Gladys was extremely active in the community. She was a member of the American Legion Smith-Howard Post No. 93, Media Women’s Club and the Keystone Women’s Veterans. She participated in the Veterans Day and Memorial Day Parades in Media, PA. Gladys spoke about WWII and Veterans at area schools, libraries and organizations. She was a guide at the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum in Media, PA. Gladys received the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association and Delaware County Council Freedom Medal Award for dedication to our Country. Daughter of the late Edwin and Clara (Riedinger) Hoffmire. Survivors: Son: Kevin (Doreen) Carson. Daughter: Karen (William) Mayer. Granddaughters: Courtney (Aaron) Goldblatt, Rebecca (Megan Archuleta) Carson. Grandsons: David R. Mayer, Jonathan W. (Violet) Mayer. Great-Grandchildren: Eli Goldblatt, Vera Rose Mayer, Valon W. Mayer. Cousin: Robert (Gina) Riedinger. Beloved God Daughter: Gini (Tom) Kieffer. Visitation: Saturday, June 4th from 3:00-4:30PM at the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Ltd., Middletown (Rte. #352) & Knowlton Rds., Middletown Twp., Media, PA 19063. Military Honors will be held at 4:30PM. Interment: Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Pennsylvania Veterans Museum, 12 E. State St., Media, PA 19063. Condolences: www.msbfh.com

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Published by The Daily Times from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2022.

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Lauren

June 6, 2022

Myself, and everyone at Head Courters Salon, would like to send our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Gladys brightened our salon with her infectious smile and constant high spirit. Every week she was greeted by clients throughout the community who knew her from church, piano lessons, parades, etc..
I hope you and your family find comfort in knowing how many lives Gladys touched, how much love our entire community has for her and how grateful I am to have been able to spend my Thursday afternoons with such a wonderful person. A donation has been made to The Pennsylvania Veterans Museum in Gladys´s name. "Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts."
With loving thoughts and prayers, Lauren Carey

Thelma Brockenbrough

June 1, 2022

Mrs. Martin was the "cream of the crop" as her husband once said to me! I TOTALLY AGREE! She was my children´s first Piano teacher! They STILL PLAY/REMEMBER TO THIS DAY!! We lived down the street from her, so convenient! She was beautiful, and thoughtful! I will always remember her with warmth and deep gratitude!

Jo H.

May 31, 2022

May all your beautiful and precious memories of Gladys Mae fill your hearts with love, and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time.

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