Martha Mary Messner Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Martha Mary Messner of Worcester, New York, who passed away on December 13, 2024, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Erna Richtsfeld (Kathmann) and Marcus Richtsfeld; and her brother Marcus. She is survived by: her husband Paul Messner; her children, Josh Messner (Sally) and Rebekah Hopkins (Vincent); her grandchildren, Emerson, Annalies, Simeon and Ezekiel; her sister Carol Gilbert (Clark); her son-in-law Darren Riley; and her friend Joanne Burdick. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins, patients, and honorary children.
We invite guests to wear purple - Martha's favorite color and the color for Alzheimer's awareness. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial gifts to: Atonement Lutheran Church-Elevator Fund, 1 Center Street, Oneonta, NY 13820; Alzheimer's Association-Leatherstocking Region Office, 140 Hwy 33, Cooperstown, NY 13326; Hartwick Seminary Institute of Theology, 1 Hartwick Dr., Oneonta, NY 13820.
