Martha Zwack

Guilderland – Martha E. Zwack, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 5, 2014 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she is the daughter of the late George and Martha Rockenstyre.
Martha's life was devoted to her family, raising her 14 children and caring for her cherished grandchildren. Her greatest joys in life were spending time with her family and playing BINGO.

Martha is survived by her 13 children, Audrey (Ronald) Coler, Barry (Karen) Zwack, Joel (Melinda) Zwack, Andrew (Kathleen) Zwack, Patricia Green, Donald Zwack, Robin Wilhelm, Edward (Roxanne) Zwack, Robert (Kim) Zwack, Allen (Sharen) Zwack, Tina Yerbury, Peter (Tina) Zwack, and Ginger (Randy) Cole. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Martha was predeceased by her husband, Andrew F. Zwack; her son Ronald Zwack; and her 7 siblings.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, especially the Guadalupe Unit, for their extraordinary care and compassion shown to our mother throughout her illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Martha on Friday October 10th at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, corner of Yates and Ontario in Albany, at 10 a.m. Calling hours for Martha will be held Thursday October 9th from 4-7 p.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd.

Those wishing to remember Martha in a special way may make memorial contributions to Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, 2 Mercy Care Ln. Guilderland, NY 12084.