Martha P. Leise, formerly of Sandy Creek Township (Hadley), passed away at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Paramount Senior Living Center at Cranberry. She was 89.

Martha was born in Butler on Sept. 3, 1926, a daughter of Carl O. and Ada (VanDyke) Bish.

On July 29, 1959, she married the former Hope W. Leise, who preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 2010.

She was a homemaker and had assisted in the operation of the family farm in Sandy Creek Township.

She is survived by her brother, Maurice "Pete" Bish, Butler; three sons: David Q. Barnhart, Greenville; Peter W. Leise, Fredonia; and Phillip D. Leise and his wife Kathy, Hadley; a daughter, Kim Barnhart , Crescent; nine grandchildren, Stephanie, Haley and Amanda Barnhart; Matthew, Joel and Rebekah Leise; Nicholas and Gregory Leise; and Sarah Joy Stallsmith; and a great-grandson, Maximo Juarez.

In addition to her husband and her parents, Martha was preceded in death by six siblings, one daughter, two daughters-in-law, and one son-in-law.

The family has suggested that memorial tributes may be made to either the North Salem United Methodist Church, 352 Quinter Road, Hadley, PA 16130; or to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.

LEISE

Martha P., 89, formerly of Sandy Creek Township.

Calling hours: None. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at snyderfh.com.

Service: Memorial service at 12:15 a.m. Sunday (7-31-16) in North Salem United Methodist Church, 352 Quinter Road, Hadley, with the Rev. Timothy Bowser, pastor, officiating.

Arrangements by ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, Inc., 3223 Perry Highway, Sheakleyville.