Byers, Martha Brinton: 2/13/2006

Martha Brinton Byers, 85, of Media, PA, formerly of Cheyney, Delaware County died Monday February 13, 2006 at Riddle Village, Media. She was the wife of the late G. William Byers with whom she shared 50 years of marriage and resided at Wilamar Farm in Glen Mills.

Born in Concord Twp. Delaware County she was the daughter of the late John and Jennie Bennett Heyburn Brinton. Martha graduated from West Chester High school in 1937 and from Taylor Business School in Philadelphia. Most of her career she was a secretary for Thornbury Township School and School Board. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Thornton for over 60 years. She served in the church in many ways during that period. She was also a member of the Brinton Family Association and Thornbury Historical Society. Martha served on the zoning hearing board for Thornbury Township. She is survived by two sons William E. Byers of Cheyney and Stephen H. Byers of Reedsvile, PA and her grandchildren Bryan W. Byers, Keith B. Byers, and Bradley Byers. Funeral services will be held 11:00 Friday February 17, 2006 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Thornton. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 – 11 prior to the service. Memorial gifts may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 Thornton, PA 19373 of Riddle Village Endowment Fund, 1048 West Baltimore pike, Media, PA 19063