Obituary of Martha Ann Schneider

Martha Ann Schneider, 89, passed away Monday morning February 2, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Titusville. Martha was born on May 18, 1925 at Lekkerkerk, Netherlands, a daughter of the late Peter and Sophie Bleijdorn Ligthart. She was married to Frederick W. “Fritz” Schneider on Sept. 2, 1953. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1997. Martha was a former member of the Hydetown Volunteer Fire Department; of the Wednesday Night Ladies Golf League at Green Acres Golf Course; and of the Thursday Night Ladies Bowling League at Lin Van Lanes. She enjoyed gardening and sewing. Martha had helped annually with the former Robinson’s Wallcoverings Catalogue. Martha is survived by two children, Eric A. Schneider and Patricia “Patty” White, both of Hydetown; four grandchildren, Amanda Byers and husband Steve of Hobbs, NM, Angela Strawbridge and husband Paul, Ashley Peterson, and Samantha Schneider, all of Titusville; numerous great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a great grandson, Michael Byers; two brothers, John and Harro Ligthart; and a sister, Ann Sellen. As per Martha’s request, no public calling hours will be observed. Family and friends may attend a memorial service on Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Hennes-Garrett Funeral Home 203 E. Main Street Titusville with Dr. Barry E. Cressman, retired presbyterian minister, officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to any chapter of the Alzheimer’s Foundation or to the charity of one’s choice.