Martha Gress, 91, of Mercersburg, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at her home.
Born September 7, 1935 in Mercersburg, she was a daughter of the late James C. and Elsie Burkholder Robinson.
Martha attended Lemasters High School and married James L. Gress. She worked many years at Sagners as a seamstress until they closed. Martha and James raised three children together, Gary, Kathy, and Darrell. Martha enjoyed being outdoors, cleaning her house, and riding the lawnmower to cut grass.
Martha is survived by her: three children, Kathy S. (Lee) Musser, Gary (Kathy) Gress, and Darrell E. (Heather) Gress, four grandsons, 2 step-granddaughters, 5 great-grandchildren, and siblings, Maynard (Sandra) Robinson, Darlene (Donald) Seville, Sharlon (Michael) Miller, Leroy (Julia) Robinson, Harold (Leretta) Robinson, and Theresa Robinson.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband, James Gress (2001), and her siblings, France Hager, Betty Gipe, Janet Rotz, Hazel Miller, Raymond Robinson, and Russell Robinson.
A private graveside service will take place at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, PA
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