Martha was born on July 30, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated Lincoln High School in 1946.
Martha married Joseph Franklin Bogacki and lived in Parma Hts/Broadview Heights, Ohio, until moving to Raleigh, North Carolina in 2003. They were married until his death on April 15, 2004.
She is survived by her daughter, Terri Lynn Maresh (Bogacki), son-in-law, Mathew Maresh, granddaughter, Meghan Marie Maresh (McCoy), and grandson, Captain Michael Joseph Maresh USMC.
Martha enjoyed working in the garden. She was passionate about cooking Polish meals for her family.
She is remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother and mother- in-law, and an exceptional grandmother. She adored her grandchildren. She was her daughter’s rock.
Martha had genuine warmth, sharp wit and a gracious attitude that touched everyone she met. Family and friends were always welcomed with a smile and a hug. She will be dearly missed. We will have great memories to cherish for a lifetime.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, 5801 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina on Wednesday, March 28 at 11:00 am.
Arrangements are being made by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, E Millbrook Rd., 919-876-6900. Condolences may be left at: www.brownwynne.com.
