Martha Ethel (Early) Woods

Martha Ethel Woods, 86, of Filbert, PA, passed away on June 26, 2022.  Martha was born in Filbert, PA, on June 17, 1936, to parents Ralph and Doris Early.  She grew up in Orient, PA, and after graduating from high school, she resided in New York City where she started her family before returning to Pennsylvania. 

Martha earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from California University of Pennsylvania.  She started her beloved career in social work at Fayette County Children and Youth Services, where she was consistently promoted.  She also held caseworker positions at the Department of Human Services and at the Private Industry Council -- a non-profit that operates employment, education, and training programs to dislocated and economically disadvantaged individuals.  Martha loved helping people, and she was dedicated to improving the quality of life and preserving the dignity and respect of those she served.  She had many successes throughout her storied career.

Martha was well known among family and friends as intelligent, kind, generous, funny, and thoughtful.  Her family referred to as the unofficial “Jeopardy” champion; she referred to Alex Trebek as her boyfriend.  She had vast general knowledge and she loved crosswords, trivia, and game shows.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jake Woods, Jr.; her son, Kenneth Moody; her daughter-in-law, Monica Cherban; her grand-daughter, Schakina Perkins-Moody, and her siblings:  Melvet Moody, Ralph Early, and Gloria Wilson.

Martha is survived by her children: Michael Moody, Doris “Dee Dee” Woods (John Hinderliter), William Moody, and daughter-in-law Nenita Moody.  She is also survived by her grandchildren:  Tyion Stanley (Caridad), Michael Stanley (Lisa), Maurice Stanley (Jen Thomas), Nathaniel Cherban, Amy Lynn Cherban, William Moody, Jr., Orlando Johnson;  great grandchildren:  Tessa Stanley, Emoni Stanley, and Stori Stanley; and several siblings, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), in memory of Martha Ethel Woods.  TO DONATE, CLICK HERE  

Cards and condolences may be submitted to Doris Woods/Michael Moody, PO Box 77, Fairbank, PA 15435.

Public visitation will be held at the LANTZ Funeral Home, Inc., 297 E. Main St., Uniontown, PA on Thursday, June 30, 2022, from 4PM to 6PM. Following the visitation, a brief funeral service will be held from 6PM to approximately 6:30.

Condolences may be submitted thru www.lantzfh.com.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

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