Martha Householder

1953-2025

LISBON — Martha Householder, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Aultman Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 following a lengthy illness.

Born Feb. 6, 1953 in Salem, she was a daughter of the late Edward S. and Virginia P. (Shields) Pettigrew.

She worked as an STNA.

She enjoyed crafting and time with her family.

She leaves her loving family including her children Ed (Christina) Kelly of Diamond, Jim Melanie) Kelly of Lisbon, Sarah (Chris) Pitts of Salineville, and a step-daughter, Danielle Matta of Pittsburgh; 17 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren as well as her brother Edward (Jeanette) Pettigrew and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Householder, in 2021 as well as her son David Kelly, sisters Barb Hall and Virginia Pickens, brother George Pettigrew, and a stepdaughter, Debbie Brown.

The funeral officiated by Rev. Claudia Britton will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Weber Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lisbon Cemetery. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

View this obituary and leave condolences at www.weberfh.com.

12/30/25