Martha was preceded in death by her brother, Matthew John, in 1971.
She leaves to mourn, her devoted friend and partner, Barbara Johnston; her parents, Jack and Mary Ann Kelch; her brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Karen Kelch of Belcamp, Maryland; her sisters, Mary Elizabeth, Ellen Marie and Sara Kelch, and Amy Menz; nephews, Fred and Theo Peters and Ian Kelch, and nieces, Abby and Cory Menz and Amanda Kelch, all of whom will greatly miss Aunt Martha. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Martha graduated from Gates-Chili High School in 1981 and also attended Nazareth College, where she studied religion. Martha was a prolific poet who inspired and supported many local artists.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Thurs., Dec. 10th at St. Pius X Church, 3010 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask and social distancing guidelines must be followed. The Mass will also be livestreamed via Facebook Live on the Alvah Halloran & Son Facebook page for anyone who cannot attend.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Foodlink or the Open Door Mission in Rochester.
