Martha Mary Delello

She was born on August 12, 1941 in Oneonta, the daughter of Patsy and Matilda (Martin) Delello. She was the youngest of 13 children. A lifelong area resident, Martha was a graduate of St. Mary’s School and Oneonta High School.

She was employed by Wilber Bank and Key Bank in Oneonta, and retired after 25 years from SUNY Delhi.

Martha was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. She was there nearly every day, quietly giving of herself to her parish community. Her dedication and care for her church and her parish family was beyond compare.

She was a Sacristan, a Eucharistic Minister and trained Eucharistic Minsters. She was a Money Counter. Martha served on Pastoral Council, Liturgy Committee, Mount Calvary Cemetery Advisory Board and St. Mary’s School Board. She was also a member of the Rosary Society.

She was a graduate of the Formation for Ministry Program and she received the Woman’s Commission of the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese, “Saying Yes to God” award.

Outside of her church, Martha was also an active community member of the Italian American Club, the Historical Society, and the Business Women’s Club of Oneonta.

She is survived by her siblings, her sister, Eleanor and Leonard Beers of Norwich, and her brother, Fred and Nancy Delello of Oneonta; special niece and nephew, Judy Rivino of Oneonta, and Kevin and Tamara Maddalone of Sidney; as well as several more nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her siblings, Cecilia Delello, Bernice Mulkins, Martin Delello, Frances Walley, Esther Vandermark, Bernard Delello, Phyllis Delello, Patrick Delello, Joan Delello, and Carole Maddalone.

Friends are invited to greet the family on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta from 3 to 5 pm.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Mary’s Church, 39 Walnut Street, Oneonta at 10:15 am, with Rev. David Mickiewicz officiating.

Burial will take place in the spring at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.

The family wishes to thank the staff at AO Fox Hospital, Bassett and Strong Memorial, and all her friends and church family at the Rectory for their compassion and care.

In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to St. Mary’s Reigniting Our Faith Campaign.

To leave a condolence for the family or memory of Martha online, please visit www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.