Martha M. Neidt, of Cranberry Township, PA, died on April 30, 2016.

Martha was born January 27, 1925, in Sheridan, WY to Thomas and Hazel Mooney Arizona. She graduated Sheridan High School in 1943 and earned a full scholarship to Iowa State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics. She married Charles O. Neidt and they lived in Lincoln, NB, and then Fort Collins, CO.

An accomplished cook, Martha enjoyed entertaining friends as well as her husband's associates and grad students from Colorado State University. She was also known for her excellent sewing skills.

Martha volunteered in the community, notably as a Cub Scout and Brownie leader for her children's troops. In addition, she was a member of the Ft. Collins chapter of PEO.

Survivors include her four children, Heather Schweder of Davis, CA, Bill (Kyle) Neidt of Centennial, CO, Mary Tesch (Mike Cunningham) of Anchorage, AL, Nanci Case (Michael Augustine) of Wexford, PA, eight grandchildren, Alex Schweder, Amanda Schweder Guyer, Becky Tesch, Lindsey Neidt Baudoin, Chad Neidt, Andrew Case, Nicole Case Nance, Mathew Case, and six great-grandchildren.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband.

Funeral Services will be at May 7, at 1:00 pm at the Ochiltree Funeral Service and Aftercare in Winterset, Iowa, followed by a private burial.

Flowers may be sent to Ochiltree at the address below. Memorial contributions may be made to UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund at this link: www.upmcseniorcommunities.com

Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at: http://www.ochiltree.com/

(Arrangements by Ochiltree Funeral Service and Aftercare, 1823 N John Wayne Drive, PO Box 261, Winterset, IA, 50273 Phone, 515-462-4080)

The Sheridan Press - May 4, 2016.