Martha P. (Bish) Leise

Martha P. Leise, formerly of Hadley (Sandy Creek Twp.) passed away at 12:30 AM on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the Paramount Senior Living Center at Cranberry.  She was 89.

Martha was born in Butler, Pa on September 3, 1926  a daughter of the late Carl O. and Ada (VanDyke) Bish.  On July 29, 1959 she married the former Hope W. Leise who preceded her in death on January 9, 2010.

She was a homemaker and had assisted in the operation of the family farm in Sandy Creek Twp.

She is survived by her brother, Maurice "Pete" Bish of Butler;  three sons: David Q. Barnhart of Greenville,  Peter W. Leise of Fredonia and Phillip D. Leise and his wife Kathy of Hadley;  a daughter Kim Barnhart of Crescent; nine grandchildren: Stephanie, Haley and Amanda Barnhart; Matthew, Joel and Rebekah Leise; Nicholas and Gregory Leise and Sarah Joy Stallsmith and a great grandson Maximo Juarez.

In addition to her husband, Martha was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings, one daughter, two daughters-in-law, and one son-in-law.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 12:15 PM at the North Salem United Methodist Church, 352 Quinter Road, Hadley, with the Rev. Timothy Bowser, pastor of the church officiating.  Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at snyderfh.com.

The family has suggested that memorial tributes may be made to either the North Salem United Methodist Church, 352 Quinter Road, Hadley, PA 16130 or to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and directions of the Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.,  3223 Perry Hwy., Sheakleyville.

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