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Martha E. \u201cMarti\u201d Kratts \u2013 82 \u2013 formerly of Hornell, died Thursday evening (June 18, 2020) at the home of her daughter in Leicester, NY following a long illness.<\/p>\nMartha E. \u201cMarti\u201d Kratts \u2013 82 \u2013 formerly of Hornell, died Thursday evening (June 18, 2020) at the home of her daughter in Leicester, NY following a long illness.<\/p>\n
Born in Philadelphia, PA on July 5, 1937, she was the daughter of Joseph & Mabel (Henderson) HerrNeckar.<\/p>\n
Marti grew up in Upper Darby, PA, moving to Dalton, NY in 1950.\u00a0 \u00a0She was a graduate of Nunda Central School (class of 1955).\u00a0 She resided in the Tonawanda, NY area for many years and had been employed in the Fabric Department of K-Mart Department Store.\u00a0 In 1970 she returned to Dalton, NY where she worked as a bookkeeper for the Baker Feed Mill.<\/p>\n
Moving to Hornell in the early 1980\u2019s, Marti had been a long-time member of the Christ Episcopal Church. She enjoyed sewing & crocheting and throughout the years created many afgans and also made clothing for her family, especially her grandchildren.\u00a0 She also loved spending time working in her flower garden.<\/p>\n
She was preceded in death by her sister, Florence Baker and also her niece, Cindy Turo.<\/p>\n
Surviving are 4 sons, Scott (Nancy) Kratts of Plattsburg, NY, Lonnie (Bonnie) Kratts of Dalton, NY, Gary (Eva) Kratts of Knoxville, TN and Kevin Tully of Chicago, IL; 1 daughter, Wendy (Michael) Mallaber of Leicester, NY; 1 brother, Edwin (Anne) HerrNeckar of Salt Lake City, UT; 10 Grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.<\/p>\n
There will be no calling hours.\u00a0 A private graveside service will be held at Rural Cemetery at the convenience of the family with Father John Andrews officiating.<\/p>\n