Martha J. Carlisle

Martha J. Carlisle, age 86, of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, late Tuesday, February 11, 2014.

A daughter of the late Ervin and Frances (Murdock) Scott, Martha was born at Newark, Ohio on December 14, 1927.

She was a graduate of Dover High School and on October 20, 1946 she married Robert G. Carlisle. Together the couple reared four children and shared in 49 years of marriage prior to his passing on November 21, 1995.

Martha was a longtime member of the First United Church of Christ at New Philadelphia and an active member of the Church’s Miriam Circle. For more than 60 years, she enjoyed spending time with the “Club Girls” as they gathered to play cards and catch up on the latest events of each other’s lives.

In her free time, Martha enjoyed knitting, reading and working crossword puzzles. She was also known among her family for her cooking, in particularly, apple pies, Texas sheet cake, and potato salad. Additionally, for hours on end each year, Martha canned many of the goods which were produced from her husband’s massive garden.

She is survived by her four children, Richard G. (Susan) Carlisle of Norwalk, Ohio, Robert A. (Judith) Carlisle of New Philadelphia, Julie (Edward) Shafer of Bolivar and Karen (Daniel) Powell of New Philadelphia; a sister, Loueva Underwood of Uhrichsville and a sister-in-law, Margaret Ann Peoples.

Completing the family are nine grandchildren, Seamus (Pennilane) Carlisle, Michael (Melissa) Carlisle, Marcy (Josh) Johnson, Michelle Carlisle, Scott (Amanda) Shafer, Steve (Sarah) Shafer, Christine (Bryant) Lyon, Jennifer (Shane) Homan, and Nathan (Krystal) Powell; eight great-grandchildren, Marian, Samuel, Henry, Parker, Summer, Katie, Conner, and Evan; two great-granddaughters, who are expected to arrive in June and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Martha was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Scott and a grandson, Jason Carlisle.

The family will greet guests on Friday, February 14, 2014 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. Pastors Jeff Gerber and Jill Lovett will lead a celebration of Martha’s life in the funeral home’s chapel on Saturday, at 11:00 AM.

Memorial contributions in Martha’s name may be directed to any charity of the donor’s choice.

Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of Martha by visiting the funeral home’s website at www.GeibCares.com.