Martha Barker

Martha Barker, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 22, 2025.

She was born on August 25, 1928, in Urichsville, to John and Mabelle (Maxwell) Gray.

Martha graduated from Alliance High School in 1946. She was a lifelong member of First Christian Church, serving in many capacities.

Martha was proud to be a blood donor, donating over 6 gallons of blood in her lifetime. She also enjoyed the senior exercise group in Alliance. Martha’s most cherished time was spent going to activities for her children and grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Dr. Bruce (Jill) Barker, Glenda (Bob) Modranski, and Jill (Jeff) Grewe; nine grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 53 years, Glen Barker; her son, David K. Barker; and her sister, Mary Hahn.

A funeral service will be held at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home on Monday, April 28th at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation one hour prior.

Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 1141 W Beech St, Alliance, OH 44601, Aultman Alliance Hospice, 270 E. State Street, Suite 130, Alliance, Ohio 44601, or Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1016 W Jackson Blvd #1073

Chicago, IL 60607.