Marsha Louise Allen Martinez, 53
Marsha L. Allen Martinez, 53, of New Castle died March 2, 2010, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
She was born June 14, 1956, in New Castle, a daughter of Robert E. Jr. and Gwendolyn J. Rankin Allen.
She was a housekeeper for Jameson Hospital and was a member of Second Baptist Church.
She leaves her mother, Gwendolyn J. Allen of New Castle; her father, Robert E. Allen Jr. and his wife, Zeta, of Alexandria, Va.; stepchildren, Mia and Ramone Martinez; siblings, Charmagne Henry and her husband, Alton, and Robert of New Castle, Deborah Allen of Chesapeake, Va., and Kevin Allen and his wife, Michelle, of Norfolk, Va.; a special nephew, Joshua; her dog, Bebe; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Romero Martinez; and grandparents, Torrance Sr. and Georgianna Cox Rankin, and Juanita Allen.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon tomorrow at Second Baptist Church.
A service will be conducted at noon tomorrow at the church
Arrangements are by the F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, 511 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown.
Please sign the guestbook at www.ncnewsonline.com.
Guestbook
To all of the family and friends of Marsha, my deepest condolences go out to each and everyone of you. I have prayed and will continue to pray that Jesus gives you the strength to make it through this tough time. Thoughts and prayers always.
From Dee Rickel of New Castle, PA on March 8, 2010
To the Allen Family: My deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you in your time of grief.
From Cecil Calhoun Jr. of New Castle, PA on March 9, 2010
To the Allen/Rankin Family:
May God bless you and keep you during this sad time of your life. Marsha fought a long, hard fight and now she is at peace.
God's peace be with you also.
Love,
From Donna (Lee)Spencer of Columbus, OH on March 9, 2010
Allen Family:
My deepest condolences. Marsha was a "great" woman who will be truly missed.
From Dion Taylor of White Plains, NY on March 10, 2010
to the family of Marsha Allen, I am truly sorry to hear of your lost, May God continue to bless you and yours and leave it all in the hands of the LOrd, He will comfort your heart and soul, May God Bless the family
From chonita of washington,, DC on March 10, 2010