Martha "Marty" Louise Keenly

Mrs. Martha "Marty" Keenly of Summit Hill, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2025, at her home. She was the widow of Gene "Skip" Keenly who died in 2015.

Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Rhubright) Little of Tamaqua. She was predeceased by a sister Jacqueline Schimpf.

A 1965 graduate of Tamaqua High School, she continued her education at Kutztown University in 1969 with a degree in secondary education. She later went on to get her degree in Elementary education there. She taught thirty-five years at Panther Valley School District.

She enjoyed walking, her dog, reading, doing puzzles, and working on the computer.

Surviving is her partner Robert Gelatko, brother-in-law Dennis Keenly and wife Marilyn, and nieces and nephews.

At her request there will be no services.

Contributions in her name may be made to Carbon County Animal Shelter, 63 Broad Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240.

Arrangements are entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550. Online condolences or a fond memory of Martha can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.