Patricia Ann (nee Keller) Martin died peacefully in her home with family present on January 11th, 2018 in Taneytown, Maryland following a courageous battle with thyroid cancer. She was 76.
Patricia Martin was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 1941 in Buffalo, New York to her parents, the late Walter F. Keller and Katherine D. (Sweeney) Keller. She was an alumna of Holy Angels Academy, Buffalo, New York, and a talented office manager for several firms before retiring to enjoy golfing, folk art and oil painting, long country drives, and adventures with her loving husband and family to whom she devoted her entire life and love.
Patricia Martin is survived by her dedicated husband of 30 years, Samuel D. Martin; daughters Mary Patricia Sundeen, Kirsten Ann Hershey (Dave); son William C. Sundeen, Jr. (Michelle); sisters Mary Kay Schaab, Joan A. Fischer; brothers Richard C. Keller and Bryan J. Keller; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Katherine Keller and her brother, Walter F. Keller, Jr.
The cremation took place on January 15th, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. and a Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, February 10th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, 2100 Baseline Rd., Grand Island, New York. Family and friends are invited to attend both the Memorial Mass and a gathering immediately thereafter.
In lieu of flowers, and in keeping with her deep love and compassion for all children, the family requests your generous support of The Pediatric Assistance Fund at the HealthWell Foundation where her daughter, Mary, previously served as President. All donations will directly assist children in need who cannot afford lifesaving medications. Donations may be made online at https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/donate/ or by check mailed to: The HealthWell Foundation, Pediatric Assistance Fund, 20440 Century Boulevard, Suite 250, Germantown, MD 20874, each in Patricia Martin’s memory.