Martha L. Antle, a lifelong Athens County resident, passed peacefully on April 15, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family, as she went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born August 7, 1936. She was an avid walker who loved the sunshine and spent many years cheering on her husband and children in motorcycle and foot races. She enjoyed playing the trumpet in the band, following her favorite football team, reading, gardening, and planting flowers each spring. She especially treasured watching wildlife from her kitchen window and relaxing on the porch with her family.

She graduated in 1954 from Chauncey Dover High School where she played in the band and met her future husband, Bob. Bob and Martha made their home on 40 acres in a house Bob built. Martha dedicated her life to raising her four children and caring for their home. They were married for 70 years.

She served the Lord at Concord Church and Christ Community Wesleyan Church, where she was a member.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Elizabeth James; her husband Bob Antle; her sons, Tom and Ron Antle;  a brother, Byron James, a sister, JoAnn Koska.

She is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Henry) Woods; her son, Tim (Krista) Antle; daughters-in-law, Sheila (Tom) Antle and Terese (Ron) Antle; nine grandchildren: Michael (Maria) Antle, Lindsey (Olly) McAuley, Carly (Bilal) Tai, Joseph Antle, Christina Hupp, Chelsie Meredith, Jacob, Maralee, and Grace Antle; great grandchildren: Britini Duda, Damen and Alyssa Haning, Skylie and Dolan Antle, Layla, Olivia, Crosby Schmidt, and Oziah McAuley. Additionally, great-great grandchildren: Brently and Braxstyn Haning, and Evelynn Talarovich;  a brother, Bill (Patricia) James and a sister, Janet Barry.

Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Pastor Josh Fakhoury officiating.   Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Ames Township.  Friends may call Monday 4-6 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of service, both at the funeral home.  Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.