Martha Helen Goldner

Martha loved art, music and saw the world’s problems from a unique view. Her creative perspective brought energy to many organizations, among them National Storytelling Association, Herb Society, Red Cross, Jewish Federation, Adventure Science Center, Women’s Medical Auxiliary, League of Women Voters, Planned Parenthood and Walnut Hill Alumni Association.

The 1988 death from melanoma of her oldest son Arthur inspired her to be active in skin cancer research and education, including founding the SUN DAY NEWS, a national newsletter in partnership with the NIH.

She graduated from Wellesley College, received an MSW from Columbia University; and at 59 years old, she earned a Master’s in Education from TSU.

She was predeceased by her parents Arthur Unobskey and Lillian Rudman, brothers Sidney and Joseph, her son Arthur Lee Goldner, MD and her husband of 67 years of marriage, Fred Goldner Jr, MD. She is survived by her children, Cynthia, Francie (Michael Niederman) and Fredjoseph (Carmen Porras) and grandchildren, Aaron, Natalie,Hannah, Dorian and Julian.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Adventure Science Center dedicated to Arthur Lee Goldner Exhibition Hall and WPLN.

Funeral Service were held at 10:00am on Friday September 2, at The Temple Ohabai Sholom.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.marshalldonnellycombs.com for the Goldner family.