Martha Borham Obituary
Martha Ann (Brake) Borham, age 84, passed away on August 5, 2025, at her long time home in Cardington, OH. She was born on March 26, 1941, to Ralph and Helen (Betts) Brake who preceded her in death.
Martha was a 1960 graduate of Cardington High School and in 1969, she married her long time husband, Edwin. Soon after she became a housewife and a wonderful mother of two children, Step Grandmother to 5 grandsons and 4 granddaughters and also many great grandchildren.
She is also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Edwin Gene Borham; two step daughters, Sheila Maniaci and Suzanne Byrd; Wilbur Brake, her brother.
Martha is survived by her children, Corey Borham of Cardington, OH; Cristi Lanier of Nathalie, Virginia and her step daughter, Sharon Bolding of Washington. She is also survived by her siblings: Steve and Cathy Brake; Earl Brake; Kathy and Harold Davis, Rosalie White, Keith and Patty Brake and Linda Houston.
No funeral services will be held, but please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Affordable Cremation Services of Ohio is assisting with arrangements.
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