Obituary for Amelia M. Martin (Miller)
Mrs. Amelia M. (Miller) Martin, 91, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2020 in Brookview Menno Haven. Born September 19, 1929 in Chambersburg she was the daughter of the late Marion E. Miller and Miriam B. (Hoffman) Miller Holden.
She and her late husband, Mr. Gilmer L. Martin were married December 31, 1963 in Hagerstown, MD. Mr. Martin passed away May of 1997.
Mrs. Martin was employed as a hand-presser for Tracey’s Fashions, Chambersburg. She retired in 1972 after 20 years with the company. She was a member of the Franklin Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Martin enjoyed gardening and painting ceramics.
She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly M. Peiffer; three grandchildren, Mark Spangler and his wife Penny, Melissa Doss, and Stephanie Storts and her husband Bryan; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Miller and his wife Carol; and a special cousin Joan Miller.
In addition to her parents and husband she is preceded in death by a step-daughter, Janice M. Stevens.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Chambersburg.
Memorial contributions may be made in Amelia’s honor to the Salvation Army of Chambersburg, 169 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.geiselfuneralhome.com.
She and her late husband, Mr. Gilmer L. Martin were married December 31, 1963 in Hagerstown, MD. Mr. Martin passed away May of 1997.
Mrs. Martin was employed as a hand-presser for Tracey’s Fashions, Chambersburg. She retired in 1972 after 20 years with the company. She was a member of the Franklin Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Martin enjoyed gardening and painting ceramics.
She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly M. Peiffer; three grandchildren, Mark Spangler and his wife Penny, Melissa Doss, and Stephanie Storts and her husband Bryan; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Miller and his wife Carol; and a special cousin Joan Miller.
In addition to her parents and husband she is preceded in death by a step-daughter, Janice M. Stevens.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Chambersburg.
Memorial contributions may be made in Amelia’s honor to the Salvation Army of Chambersburg, 169 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.geiselfuneralhome.com.