Martha Gens Obituary
She was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1945. Martha entered the former WCA Hospital School of Nursing in September 1945 and graduated on September 17, 1948. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, for 40 years. After retirement, she worked for Dr. Nathmal Taxfare for 16 years.
Martha enjoyed many hobbies including gardening, cooking & baking. She also sewed and knitted many items which she gave away generously.
Survivors include twin sons Monte (Jane) Gens, of Sheridan and Martin (Cindy) Gens, of Humble, TX. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and two nephews Tom (Heidi) Erhke and Jim (Ruth) Erhke both of Escondido, CA. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Ronald Gens, whom she married on October 15, 1948 in the Sheridan United Methodist Church, they were married for 51 years when he passed on June 24, 2000, an infant son Curtis Gens, a son John Gens of Meadville, PA, two daughters Sally (Joe) Aranzullo of Hilton, NY, Wendy Gens of Sheridan and a brother John Erhke of CA.
Services are private and at the convenience of family.
Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
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