Mary Leona Moyer

Martha Leona Moyer, 102, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Forest Hill Heights Assisted Living Home in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Born May 31, 1915 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Cora D. Marshall Brandon. She was married for 43 years to Earl P. Moyer as they were married on December 21, 1942. He passed away June 21, 1985.

Mrs. Moyer graduated from Lincoln High School and from Slippery Rock State Teachers College. She retired from the Ellwood City School District following 35 years of service. She taught 4 years at the former North Star School in Franklin Township and then at the former North Side School for 31 years. She was an active member of the Calvin Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed working with the youth of the church. She also was a member of the Mariners Adult Sunday School Class, the Mission Committee, and the church’s sewing groups. Mrs. Moyer was a active member of the AARP, a life member of the Easter Star, and the Ellwood City Women’s Club. She was an original member of the Mother’s Study Club.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathy E. (Richard G.) Moyer Ungham of Fallston, Maryland; sister, Shirley (Robert) Steel of Middletown, Ohio; two grandsons, Richard G.(Pamela) Ungham Jr. of Belair, MD and David J.(Jennifer) Ungham of Forest Hill, MD, and 4 great grandchildren, Ivy, Serenity, Cayman, and Sydney.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William W. and Joseph A. Brandon.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 6 from 7-9 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. Friends will also be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 am. Rev. Sean Brubaker will officiate. An Eastern Star service will be Friday at 6:45 pm. Interment will follow in Camp Run Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ellwood City Public Library or Calvin Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.