Martha Kauffman Gill, 88, formerly of Cochranville, passed away on Monday, April 20th, 2015 at the Marquis Plaza Regency of Las Vegas, NV. She was the wife of George Francis Gill with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.
Born in Westwood, Martha was the daughter of the late Mabel Esworthy Kauffman and Charles Kauffman Sr.
A resident of Chester County for most of her life, she was a graduate of the former Cochranville High School and attended Goldey–Beacom College. Most recently she lived in Summerlin Las Vegas, Willow Creek Assisted Living, and Brookdale Assisted Living in Las Vegas. She was employed by Hamilton Watch in Lancaster and Evan Picone as a fashion consultant.
Martha was a member of the Cochranville United Methodist Church.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by her two sons: Jeffrey A. Gill, husband of Alison, of Wilmot, NH and Michael B. Gill of Las Vegas; two grandsons, John S. and Robert B. Gill; sister, Doris Hall of Christiana.
She was predeceased by her brother, Charles Kauffman, Jr. of Cochranville, and sisters, Dorothy Bryson of Cochranville, Janet Crooks of Christiana, and RuthAnn Kauffman Zeccola, of Wilmington.
The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 29th at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Cochranville U. M. Cemetery. The viewing will be held from 10 until 11 AM.
Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
Condolences
Condolences to Jeff Gill and the entire Gill family
Jeff:
Condolences to you and your entire family on the loss of your mother. I never met your mom but I know she had to be a great mom as you have turned out to be an outstanding person. Loss of a loved one is never easy but in the 88 years of your mom's life I'm sure she has passed on some very loving lessons and created great memories that will be part of your daily lives now and in the future. May you and your family find all the strength, togetherness and love required to get you through this difficult time.
In Sympathy,
Andy & Rhonda Hernandez
My heartfelt sympathy to Uncle Francais and Family
Extending my deepest condolences to all of Aunt Sis (G G) family at this sad time. She was one in a million and she will be very much missed. May your memories and God's strength help comfort you in the days ahead, I feel blessed to have been a part of her life and I will hold my memories close for the rest of my days. God Bless & Rest in Peace GG. Until we meet again. I love you, Val Kauffman
My heart is with the family
My heart is with the family during this difficult time. Martha was a a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She gave us her all during her time with us. She will be dearly missed. Her love and spirit will live on in our hearts and in our memories. Their will never be another one like her.
Uncle Francis and family,
Uncle Francis and family,
Our hearts go out to you during this sad time.
May you find some comort in knowing, that " hers" was a life, well-lived.
She will be missed by many..
Prayers for peace and comfort, to each of you.
Rest in peace, Aunt Sis. You will be forever in our hearts.
We love you.
Kelly & Pam Phillips
My thoughts and prayers are
My thoughts and prayers are with you with passing of dear Matha please except my condolence she was always ready to laugh and a beautiful smile on her face she will be truly missed by those who knew her.
Connie
Spirals
Martha Kauffman Condolences
I never had the pleasure of knowing or even meeting Mrs. Kauffman but have enjoyed very much working and becoming freinds with her son, Jeff. I can only imagine that Jeff's fine character and sense of humor is a directly attributed to Margaret.
Deepest and most sincere regrets to all who have known and loved Mrs. Kauffman.
God Bless
Dan Stalheim
Our Mothers Are Special
Jeff,
Mothers hold an imporatant part in our lives. Our childhood memories with Mom are so precious. Advice from Mom on our growing pains is always comforting. Many aspirations instilled in us through adulthood come from Mom. Mom can always make us laugh. And Mom behind the scence cheers for and wants us to succeed in life. Always remember, "Our Mothers Are Special".
I will always remember your Mother on April 1st.
Our deepest sympathies goes out to you and your family during this difficult time,
Les & Linda Ragan
Sweet Memories
Dear Jeff and Family,
I hold sweet memories of Martha, as I came to know her through Cochranville United Methodist Church and my friendship with Jeff. She was always so very kind and greeted so many with a warm smile and a beautiful 'hello''. She had a keen sense for style and everything in place.
Warm thoughts to you all. Please know there will be but 'one Martha' and I am delighted I was able to peek into her life.
Judy