Martha Julia Eardley, 93, of Emmitsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living, Hagerstown.

Born on Oct. 3, 1928, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Myrtle (Imes) and Lyle Griffith. She was the wife of the late Clifford Ellsworth "Cliff" Eardley, who predeceased her on May 30, 2018.

Martha was a long-time member of First Christian Church in Hagerstown. Martha graduated from Fort Hill High School, in Cumberland, and attended barber school and cosmetology school.

Martha, who liked to be called "Marty," was an avid seamstress, winning a Blue Ribbon at the Allegany County Fair and specialized in prom gowns, dresses, costumes and just about anything she put her mind to, which helped having four daughters. She enjoyed making quilts in her later years and other sewing projects with her favorite cousin, Kathy Hose. Martha enjoyed walking at the Allegany Community College track, indoor swimming and the company of her favorite dogs, Dudley and Dorothy. She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be missed by all who knew and lover her.

She is survived by her children, Barbara Falco, Jackie Friend, Sondra Dorsey and husband, Steve, Cammie Growden, Joseph Malachowski, John Malachowski and wife, Karen; grandchildren, Shay Dorsey, Matt Dorsey and wife, Kandyce, Tyler Growden, Hailee Longacre and husband, AJ, Noah Growden and wife, Crystal, Jack Malachowski, Garrett Malachowski and Logan Malachowsk; great-grandchildren, Daphne, Joel and Calvin Longacre; many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by brothers Robert and Jackie Griffith; and favorite sister-in-law, Rosemary Chapman (Malachowski).

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rest Haven Funeral Home.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.