OBIT: Jessica Leigh (Robertson) MARTZ, 2005, Springs, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- MARTZ, Jessica Leigh 10/29/05 The New Republic November 14, 1976 - October 29, 2005 Jessica Leigh Martz, 28, of Springs, died Saturday, October 29, 2005, at her home, after a long illness. Born November 14, 1976, in Meyersdale, she was the daughter of Donald W. and Maryjane (Sperry) Robertson, Springs. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Geoffrey Robertson and his fiancˇe, Jacilyn Brant, Tampa, Fla.; and a devoted uncle and aunt, Richard and Carolyn "Joni" Hollada, Salisbury. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charles and Carolyn Sperry and paternal grandparents, Blair and Margaret Robertson. Jessica graduated from Salisbury-Elk Lick High School, where she excelled in both music and sports. She attended Penn State University and Towson University. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Gettysburg. Friends were received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., Grantsville, Md. Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. David E. Fetter officiating. Interment was in Springs Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com. Pets were one of JessicaÕs greatest joys. Memorial contributions may be made to Stray No More, 325 Plank Rd., Somerset, PA 15501. Let JessicaÕs legacy be that anyone who loves family and friends make the choice for organ donation.