Martha Jean (Pence) Dailey, 90, of Cowansville, was called Home to Heaven on Friday, August 30, 2024, to be reunited with her beloved husband Harvey and son Ted.

Born May 22, 1934, in East Franklin Township, she was the daughter of the late Claude A. Pence and the late Lenora (Barnett) Pence.

Martha worked for the United States Postal Service for 23 years as a rural mail carrier and then as Postmaster in Cowansville. After her retirement, she continued her love of serving and helping others through her work with the Ladies Auxiliaries at the American Legion Post 488 and Sugar Creek Fire Hall, and as the oldest living member of Union First Presbyterian Church of Cowansville.

Her love for travel took her to all 50 states. When she wasn't traveling, she enjoyed her Young Ladies Card Club, quilting, playing bingo and trying to hit it big at the casino. Her passion for music was shared through singing her favorite hymns and playing the piano. She was also an avid sports fan and never missed watching a Steeler game or a Pitt game.

Her greatest joy was spending time with those she loved, especially her sons. they enjoyed hunting in their family-built tree stands, holiday family gatherings and daily phone conversations. 

Martha is survived by her children Michael (Kathy) Dailey of Karns City, Scott (Elaine) Dailey of East Brady, daughter- in- law Anne Dailey of East Brady; grandchildren Jake (Tracy) Dailey of East Brady, Rob (Lisa) Dailey of East Brady, Sarah Jean Dailey of Dublin, Ohio, Nathan Dailey of East Brady, and Colleen (Wes) Taylor of Cincinnati, Ohio; she was affectionally known as GiGi to her great-grandchildren Emma, Taylor, Hanna, Abbie, Hunter, Jaxxson, Brooke, Killian, and Jolene. She also leaves behind her brother James K. Pence (late wife Neva), brother in law Richard Dailey (late wife Peggy) and several loved nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, husband, and son, she was preceded in death by brother Joe Pence and sister Claudia Eckel

Friends will be received on Sunday September 1, 2024 at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Cowansville from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., A funeral service will be held on Monday September 2, 2024 in the funeral home at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Ray Eichler officiating. Additional visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment is in the Cowansville Presbyterian Cemetery. 

The family requests that in lieu of flowers please send donations in Martha's honor to the Parkinson's Foundation or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.