Martha Handschumaker passed away Wednesday May 1, 2024. Martha was born July 10, 1947 in Marietta, Ohio. Her parents, Robert Handschumaker and Sarah Rech Handschumaker predeceased her. She is survived by one sister, Lila Jane (Steve McKitrick) Handschumaker and one niece, Katherine (Richard) Jones. One great nephew, Dominic Pizarro and one great niece, Ella Pizarro. Also surviving are special family of Chula Vista California, Eliana and Madison Brown and Dwight Brown of Yuma, Arizona. Martha is also survived by her long-time companion, James Coffman of Newark. Martha graduated from Marietta High School and Columbus Business University. She retired from the City of Columbus after 30 years with Recreation and Parks Dept., COAAA. During her life she enjoyed many interests: Family history, raising dogs, collecting antiques, flower gardening and Standardbred horses with her family and companion, Jim. No formal services are to be held at her request. Donations in her memory may be made to any food bank of your choice.