(Nancy) Martha O'Hare, age 94, of Big Rapids passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2008. She was born in Koylton Township, MI, October 20, 1913 to Burt Franklin and Nancy Relief (Hendrick) Cobb. Martha worked at Crittendan's Newspaper and Magazine Distributors in Flint from 1932 to 1940, where she met her future husband. She lived in Tacoma, Washington from 1942 to 1944, before returning to Michigan. She married Arthur William O'Hare on January 27, 1945 in Gatesville, Texas. They made their home and raised their family in Flushing, MI until 1970. They lived in Skidway Lake and wintered in Florida from 1970 to 1979. Upon the arrival of their first grandchild in 1979 they moved to the Big Rapids area. They continued to winter in Florida until 1999. Martha was a member of the Flushing V.F.W. post #5666 Ladies Auxiliary and also the Big Rapids Disabled American Veterans post # 18. She enjoyed bingo, talking to company, doing crossword puzzles and reciting funny old poems and songs. She'll be especially remembered by her grandchildren for making them welcomed and serving them coffee-milk and fresh chocolate chip cookies. Martha had a twinkle in her eye, a funny story or two and lots of encouraging words for anyone who came her way. She'll be dearly missed by anyone who knew her. Martha is survived by a son, Bill (Barb) O'Hare and their children, Peter and Katie all of Ellicott City, MD; a daughter, Anna (Chris) Weston of Big Rapids and their children, Tyler (fiance, Bonnie) Weston of Belleville , Kristie (Brian) VanWagoner of Grand Rapids and Jacob Weston of Big Rapids, a brother, Bill Cobb of Clarkston and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Arthur, 3 sisters, Eliza Johnson, Harriet Adams and Marian Miller and 1 brother, Burt F. Cobb. Funeral services will take place 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2008 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in Martha's name may be made Special Olympic Michigan, area 5.