Martha J. Gearhart, 97 of Markle passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Markle Health and Rehabilitation Center. Martha was a 1940 graduate of East Rock Creek High School. She had worked at Houser Engineering and later she worked at Square D/Schneider Electric for several years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of Markle United Methodist Church. She was a current member of the Eastern Star of the Waynedale Chapter. She volunteered at Bluffton Regional Medical Center for over 12 years, volunteered at Wells County Community Hospital and the Bargain Hut in Bluffton. Martha also delivered Meals on Wheels for several years.
Martha was born on August 25, 1922 in Wells County, the daughter of the late Karl L. and Velva Mae (Houtz) Ake.
She was united in marriage to Herbert “Paul” Gearhart on November 20, 1941 in Uniondale. Paul preceded her in death on October 18, 2000.
Survivors include a daughter: Cindy (Bill) Stoffel of Roanoke; a son: Gregg Gearhart of Markle; four grandchildren: Tom (Jessie) Stoffel, Joe (Alicia) Stoffel, Melissa Anderson, Brenton Gearhart and four great grandchildren: Tristan Anderson, Annalyss Anderson, Chesney Anderson and Elena Stoffel.
She was preceded in death by a brother: Karl L. Ake.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2020 from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel, 415 N. Lee Street, Markle, Indiana. We will be following the CDC’s guidelines for Social Distancing and Social Gathering Limits.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 10:00 am with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the FUNERAL HOME, Markle, Indiana.
Interment will be at the Markle Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made out to Markle United Methodist Church in care of Myers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770.
