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1938-2026
Martha Jane Schaefer of Sebring, Ohio, passed away on Sept. 13, 2026. She was born June 16, 1938 in Hustonville, Ky., to Earl and Beatrice Pemberton. Martha was one of 11 kids.
Martha is survived by her two sons, Nathan (Tarry) Schaefer of Sebring and Steve (Lisa) Schaefer of Hutto, Texas. Martha also has six grandchildren: Ashley Reichenbach (Nate) of Sebring, Logan Schaefer of Sebring, Dylan Schaefer (Hannah) of Stow, Nicole Schaefer Mead of Hutto, Texas, Danielle Schaefer Finley (Jamaul) of Hutto, Texas, Steven Schaefer of The Philippines; great-grandchildren: Carson Schaefer of Sebring, Mira Schaefer of Stow, Emma, Hayden and Jacob Cranston of Hutto, Texas, Aiyana and Lincoln Schaefer of Philippines. Martha is also survived by sisters: Carol Jo, Inez, Marilyn, Beulah and June, all of Hustonville, Ky., and special nieces and nephews: Rodney, Ricky, Lisa, Carla and Linda.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard Schaefer, her parents and sisters: Alice, Ruby, Rose, and brothers James "Dub" and Earl Van
Martha was a soft-spoken wonderful mom, mother-in-law, wife, sister, grandma, and aunt to everyone. She loved flowers, going out to lunch, shopping with her granddaughters, getting her hair and nails done, and crocheting. She loved her church, and helping out wherever needed. She loved collecting teapots and sharing that with Ashley, Nicole and Danielle. She would constantly rescue countless animals and keep them. She would be the first person to support her family in whatever venture they were taking on. One thing for sure, she loved her grandchildren so much and they all loved her. Mashed potatoes were her specialty and none of us can figure out what the secret was!
Thanks so much to Stone Creek Memory Care in Alliance and Southern Care Hospice for such great care over the years!!! In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Stone Creek Memory Care at 1280 S. Sawburg Ave., Alliance, OH 44601. Arrangements are entrusted to Dean's Funeral Home.
9/16/26