Martha was born in Queens, New York and has two sisters (one older and one younger). When she was six years old her family moved to a dairy farm in Pennsylvania. During her teen years her family returned to Long Island, New York. Upon completion of her schooling she pursued a career in the Publishing Industry working in Manhattan and later on Long Island.
She moved to Tampa In June of 2000 along with her husband (now deceased) and son Lee. She also has a step son, daughter in law and one Grandson who also live here in Tampa.
Martha joined St. Mark The Evangelist in June of 2000. She is involved in several ministries and is a Eucharistic Minister.