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Martha Pape
August 02, 2020

Obituary


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Martha E. Pape, 87, of Rossiter, PA passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Penn Highlands Healthcare in DuBois, PA after a long, courageous struggle with cancer.

Martha was born on March 22, 1933 in Rossiter, PA, the daughter of Martin and Anna (Tamajaka) Kendra.

She was married to Rocco E. Pape, who preceded her in death in 2013.

She worked at Loree Footwear, Raub Shoe Store and Rola Jenson.

Martha enjoyed gardening, working in her flower gardens and was an excellent cook and baker.
She found fulfillment in teaching Catechism and donating to the church. For a time, she enjoyed being in charge of ordering and arranging the flowers for the church on holidays and special occasions.

In more recent years when she could not get out, she found comfort in watching EWTN.

Martha is survived by one son, Gregory Pape and wife, Juanita of Punxsutawney, PA; two sisters: Helen Jerko and Irene Martino, both of Punxsutawney, PA; two grandsons: Gino Pape and Dana of Rossiter, PA and David Pape and wife Jessica of Louisiana; one step grandson, William Defelice and wife Kerry of Rochester Mills, PA; one great granddaughter, Giana Pape; two step great grandsons: Austin (Rylie) and Stephen Defelice; one great great step grandson, Cooper Defelice and many nieces and nephews.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rocco of fifty-seven years; a son, Eugene Pape; three brothers: Martin, Albert and Carl Kendra; two sisters: Cecillia Neff and Margaret Denull and two infant sisters.

Arrangements are with the assistance of the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. Due to corona virus guidelines, there will not be a visitation. However, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 you may visit Martha’s obituary page on the funeral home website at www.rairighfh.com. Once on Martha’s obituary page, please click on the link to view a livestream broadcast of Martha’s prayer service officiated by Fr. George Saletrik and share in a time of private visitation. Her prayer service will be available on the website for viewing over the next few months.

Due to the guidelines limiting attendance at funeral masses, a private family funeral mass will be held at the Church of the Resurrection in Glen Campbell, PA. For those personally invited to attend, masks are required. Private interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Punxsutawney, PA.

In recognition of Martha’s great fondness for her church, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Resurrection, 349 Morris St., Clymer, PA 15728.

Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Martha’s guestbook and share a condolence message.


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18944 Rte 286 Hwy East
Hillsdale, PA 15746
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