MARTHA P. RICHMOND

Martha P. Richmond, 93, of Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023.

Martha was born in Wilkes-Barre Township on February 15, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Sophia Zabowski. She was a graduate of Wilkes-Barre Township High School.

Martha married Daniel L. Richmond on January 12, 1952. Together, they raised three daughters. Martha was a devoted housewife and enjoyed playing cards, tennis, and bowling, as well as traveling, reading, shopping, and speed-walking. She also loved taking trips to the casino, playing the lottery, and watching the Golden Girls and game shows on television. However, her greatest joy in life was being a loving grandmother to: Christian Chwiej, , Neil Martinchek (Alexis), Daniel Marotta, and Gabrielle Marotta,  as well as a great-grandmother to Liam, Alayna, and Hayden Martinchek.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Daniel; her infant son, Daniel; granddaughter, Leigh Martinchek, brother, Frank Zabowski; and  sisters, Anna DeMuro, Irene Sorber, Julie Davies, Mary Lumbis, and Celia McGroarty.

Martha is survived by her daughters: Denise Chwiej (Jan), Larksville; June Martinchek (James), Mountaintop; and Jill Marotta (Jay), White Haven.

Martha’s family will be planning a private ceremony in accordance with her wishes. They would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Smith Healthcare in Mountaintop and Allied Services Hospice in Wilkes-Barre.

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