Martha Ann Kriner

Martha Ann (Watkins) Kriner, 67, of Ellenton Florida, formerly of Chambersburg, PA passed peacefully on June 21, 2025 at Lewes, Delaware with her family by her side.
Martha was born on January 18, 1958 in Huntsville, AL to the late Lt. Col. Thomas R. Watkins and Frances (Mann) Watkins.
She graduated from Chambersburg Area High school in 1976. Martha enjoyed her time in Delaware. She mostly enjoyed fishing on the Misty Harbor, sitting on the dock at the bay (her favorite song) with no shoes on. Taking golf cart rides, talking with friends at the campground and playing cards, especially Kings in the corner. She cherished her phone calls with friends. She also enjoyed going to baseball games to watch her grandson, ShortStuff.
Martha is survived by the love of her life, John R. Kriner, whom she married on April 30, 1983. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her 3 daughters: Tonja (wife of Mark) Nicola of Fayetteville, PA, Korina (wife of Brandon) Barry of Greencastle, PA, and Jessica Kriner of Florida. She also is survived by 7 grandchildren: Miranda Henry, Tabby Nicola, Tia Nicola, Brock Carbaugh, Coal Carbaugh, Lane Barry, Damion Carbaugh, as well as 4 great grandchildren: Makenzie Henry, Grantley Henry, Coraline Cortez, Quentin Miley. She was also loved by her lifelong friend/sister Denise (Appleby) Sites, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Private service for family will be held through Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, Ltd., Chambersburg, with Ben Sites officiating. Interment will be Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude’s can be made in her honor.
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