Martha L. Stare Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martha L. Stare, 81, of York died Friday, April 16, 2021 at Manor Care Health Services-Dallastown. She was the wife of the late George A. Stare. Born August 17, 1939 on Hill Climb Road, Jefferson, Codorus Twp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Nevin and Roxie (Hahn) Shaffer. Martha was a retired employee from Peoples Bank of Glen Rock where she served as a bank teller for many years. Martha was a 1957 graduate of Susquehannock High School. She was a member of Locust Grove UCC where she was the church organist for many years and sang in the church choir. Martha also played the piano at Country Meadows. She loved to cook and to crochet blankets. Martha is survived by her sons, Keith E. Stare of Glen Rock and Bryon A. Stare and his wife, Ann of York; a daughter, Sherry L. Gardner and her husband, Dave of Dover; and 5 grandchildren, Alex, Matthew, Samantha, Carrie, and Brittany. Graveside services will be held Monday, April 26, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at Locust Grove Cemetery, 1035 Locust Grove Road, York with her pastor, the Rev. Sue Oelrich, officiating. All current COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Memorial contributions may be made to Locust Grove UCC Memorial Fund, 1035 Locust Grove Road, York, PA 17402. Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 East Market Street, York, PA 17403.

Martha L. Stare

August 17, 1939 - April 16, 2021