Martha Rae Wagner

Martha "Marty" Rae Wagner, 65, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on October 2nd. Marty was born on June 1st, 1951 to the late Charles Joseph and June Malea Kitch Forbes.In 1969, Marty graduated from the Oil City High School where she was actively involved in state choirs and many musical performances. She was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Oil City. She was an active member of the Galloway United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Over 50's Club, taught Sunday School, and led many Bible Studies. She was a Franklin Little League manager, a Rocky Grove Tennis Coach, and a Poll worker for elections. Marty also was a self employed Home Health Care Provider.On May 27, 1978, Marty was married to Bruce Martin Wagner at the Trinity United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Marty is survived by her daughter, Alessa Stover, of Lehigh Acres, FL; her son, Jesse Wagner, of Patton, PA, and stepson, Eric Wagner, of St. Petersburgh. Also surviving are her brothers, Ronald Forbes of CO; Russel Forbes, of CA; and Keith Forbes, of Erie. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Seth Stover, and Gracey Stover, of Lehigh Acres, FL; and Devin Wagner; Owen Wagner; and Kasen Wagner, of Patton, PA.Family and friends will be received at the Galloway United Methodist Church from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 8th. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the church with Rev. Roy Gearhart, church pastor, officiating.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Lustergarden Pancreatic Cancer Research Foundation, 1111 Steuart Ave. Bethpage, NY 11714; lustergarden.org; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 3704 Memphis, TN 38103; stjude.org; and/or Wounded Warriers, 4899 Belfort Rd. Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256; woundedwarriorproject.org.To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.