Martha J. "Marty" Hegner

Martha J. "Marty" Hegner obituary, Forestville, NY

Martha J. "Marty" Hegner

Martha Hegner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home on Dec. 20, 2024.
FREDONIA: Martha "Marty" J. Hegner, 68, of East Main Street, Fredonia, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024 following a long courageous battle. She was born in Dunkirk on October 6, 1956, the daughter of the late Milton and Loretta (Gostomski) Richter.
She owned and operated a cleaning service in the area for 20 years. Marty enjoyed crocheting, fishing, hiking and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters; Billie Jo (Mike) Riddle & Brenda Hegner, both of Fredonia; a son George (Jamie) Hegner, Jr. of Leland, NC; two sisters Cindy Morgan of Dunkirk & Cathy (Keith) McCarley of Forestville and a brother, George Richter of Dunkirk. Also surviving are five grandchildren; Jenna Riddle, Autumn Hegner, Hunter Hegner, Mikey Riddle, Dominic Riddle and several nieces & nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorials may be made either to Alzheimer's Association – www.alz.org or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.

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39 Main St PO Box 357, Forestville, NY 14062

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