Martha J. Freese, 91, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at Martha Manor. She was born May 2, 1925 in Scio, OH a daughter of the late Harry and Marguerite Kerr Lodge. Martha was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Steubenville Women’s Club, WYCA, Jefferson County Retired Teachers, Jefferson County Historical Society and Ladies Shrine. She received her degree in elementary education from Geneva College and her masters in education from Pitt. She retired from Steubenville City Schools after 38 years of service. Martha’s love was teaching second grade. Preceding Martha in death were her husband Robert C. Freese; daughter Susan Freese; brother Harry L. Lodge and two sisters June V. Lodge and Marguerite Lodge. Surviving are her daughter Barbara (Thomas) Turner of Weirton, WV; granddaughter Kaitlyn Turner of Weirton, WV and brother Charles (Patricia) Lodge of Charlton, MA. Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Wednesday 3 – 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held Thursday 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (everyone please meet at church) with Rev. Jeff Proya and Fr. Steven McKeown officiating. Burial Union Cemetery.
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09/03/2024
Jerry & Mary Lynn Ricci
09/03/2024
Lynn Billham Lukacena
Barb we are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a great lady. Prayers for you and your family at this difficult time.
09/03/2024
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09/03/2024
Ann / nurse
I will miss Martha - may her soul rest in peace. Sincere sympathies to all friends and relatives.
09/03/2024
Judy Reynolds Davis
Mrs. Freese and my mother Florence Reynolds were good friends and teaching buddies at Harding. My Mom taught 5th grade. They often rode to school together as we lived in the 1300 block of Oregon. Mom thought the world of her and her sister. I saw her a couple of years ago at Jefferson County Historical and was so thrilled to be able to sit and chat and give her a hug. She was a great lady and true friend to my Mom.
09/03/2024
Joseph Dines
Mrs. Freese was my Kindergarten teacher at Buena Vista. I have wonderful memories of her and close friends I met in her class. Buena Vista is gone, my best friend at that time is gone and now Mrs. Freeze is gone, but they all live on in my heart. She helped to shape the minds of many throughout her life and will be missed.
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With Love and Long Remembrance
James & Susan Ldge
09/03/2024
James Lodge
Barbara, thinking of you and my Aunt Sis. Hard to imagine where the years go. She was someone who touched many lives. A life well lived...
09/03/2024
Dave and Karen Nicholson and Family
Dear Barb, We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's Passing. I was going to come to the funeral home but we got company. Again, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely yours, Dave and Karen Nicholson and Family
09/03/2024
June Ruff Leasure
Barb, please accept my sympathies on the loss of your mother. I know you were the light of your parents' lives.Your family was very special to mine. I grew up hearing all about the Lodges. On my bedhead are three Christmas figurines that your aunts gave me when I was a very little girl. I last saw your mom at my mother's funeral; I was so grateful that she was there. Please accept the comfort that Jesus wants to give you.
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Jill Wrenn Tucker
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Christina Parker
I had martha as a third grade at Lincoln School she was patient, funny, sweet ,kind and compassionate with her students.I never forgot her and Ms Radakovich they had a huge impact on my life.I loved her to pieces! I am so sorry for your loss.She was wonderful person.
09/03/2024
Dorette Boylan
I am so very sorry . She was a very special lady. Please know I'm thinking about all of you.
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