Mary Martha Laing

Mary Martha Laing, 64, of 11th Street, Franklin went to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:20 AM, on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice Facility in Butler, PA. Born January 22, 1950 in Franklin, PA, Mary was the daughter of the late Campbell and Patricia (VanAusdall) Laing. She was a Care Aide for many years at Polk Center. Mary was also employed at the Visiting Nurses Association and was an LPN for various places throughout the area.Mary was an active member of The Atlantic Avenue United Brethren In Christ Church, where she enjoyed singing and participating in various church activities. She loved her dog, Fudgie, and most of all her granddaughter, Rachel.Mary was very giving and well spirited and was loved by many.She is survived by her son, Clay Alex Thomas, and his wife, Kendra of Franklin; her brother, Michael Laing of Las Vegas, NV; her sisters, Bonnie Sheasley Bish and her husband, Tom of Oil City, and Barbara Sheasley Heberle and her husband, Michael of Erie; and her granddaughter, Rachel Thomas.In addition to her parents, as listed above, Mary was preceded in death by her dear friend, Paul Guisewite .Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Funeral services will be held following visitation at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home, with Rev. Gary Small pastor of the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren In Christ Church, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery .In Mary's memory, memorial donations may be made to Venango County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1045, Oil City, PA 16301.To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.