Official Obituary of
Martha Jean (Stewart) Speer
October 6, 1957 ~ July 10, 2021 (age 63) 63 Years Old
Martha Speer Obituary
Martha Jean Speer, ae 63, of Slippery Rock, a SRAHS graduate, and formerly of Harrisville passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her residence.
Martha was born October 6, 1957 in Grove City, PA. She was the daughter of the late William C. Stewart and late Sara E. Sutherland Stewart.
Martha was a member of the North Street Christian Church in Butler. She had been a dispatcher for the Grove City Police Department, a volunteer fire fighter and EMS for the Harrisville Fire Department. She also worked at several different operating centers for Schneider National Carriers in Ohio, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. Martha also treasured traveling with her Uncle Francis Sutherland showing his very rare 1938 Minneapolis- Moline. They together shared many good times, made many dear friends that she remained in contact with even after his passing. Martha loved music and at the age of 14 started to play piano for the Forestville Methodist Church. When she moved with her employment, she continued to play for churches wherever she lived. This included Steubenville, OH, Memphis, TN, Mechanicsburg, PA and back home to the Harrisville Methodist Church where she retired from her musical services. She loved music of all kinds, but really enjoyed listening to, singing and going to Contemporary Christian Music concerts the most.
Martha is survived by her husband, Kenneth W. Speer; her sister, Marilyn Sue Kay of Grove City and Ken’s son, Jeffrey Speer and his wife, Bethany, of Harrisville.
Martha was preceded in death by her sister, Jane Louise Stewart.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday July 31, 2021 at the North Street Christian Church 266 W. North Street Butler PA 16001 with Pastor Joseph Klutinoty officiating.
Burial will be private.
Martha was born October 6, 1957 in Grove City, PA. She was the daughter of the late William C. Stewart and late Sara E. Sutherland Stewart.
Martha was a member of the North Street Christian Church in Butler. She had been a dispatcher for the Grove City Police Department, a volunteer fire fighter and EMS for the Harrisville Fire Department. She also worked at several different operating centers for Schneider National Carriers in Ohio, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. Martha also treasured traveling with her Uncle Francis Sutherland showing his very rare 1938 Minneapolis- Moline. They together shared many good times, made many dear friends that she remained in contact with even after his passing. Martha loved music and at the age of 14 started to play piano for the Forestville Methodist Church. When she moved with her employment, she continued to play for churches wherever she lived. This included Steubenville, OH, Memphis, TN, Mechanicsburg, PA and back home to the Harrisville Methodist Church where she retired from her musical services. She loved music of all kinds, but really enjoyed listening to, singing and going to Contemporary Christian Music concerts the most.
Martha is survived by her husband, Kenneth W. Speer; her sister, Marilyn Sue Kay of Grove City and Ken’s son, Jeffrey Speer and his wife, Bethany, of Harrisville.
Martha was preceded in death by her sister, Jane Louise Stewart.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday July 31, 2021 at the North Street Christian Church 266 W. North Street Butler PA 16001 with Pastor Joseph Klutinoty officiating.
Burial will be private.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Martha Jean (Stewart) Speer, please visit our floral store.
© 2026 William F. Young Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility