Martha Jane Gilliland Weitzel Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Martha Jane Gilliland Weitzel (Butler, Pennsylvania) is shared. Martha Jane, born on September 27, 1927, passed away on September 19, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Jane Gilliland Weitzel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Dunlap Wise and Sylvia Wise (McCandless); her former husband Ralph Gilliland; her husband Elton Lamont Weitzel; and her siblings, Laura Jean Brown, Thelma Marie Fleeger, Nancy Lutz, Hazel Endlish and Jack Leland Wise.
She is survived by: her children, Diane Hawkins (Charles) of Rolesville, NC and Thomas Ralph Gilliland of Thailand; her grandchildren, Brett Hawkins (Hillary) and Kyla Hess (Galen Paul Jr.); and her great grandchildren, Lane Hawkins, Laurel Tripp Hawkins, Mary Stuart Hawkins, Griffin Hess and Makenna Hess. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Young Funeral Home, Ltd. (127 W Jefferson St, Butler, PA 16003). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Unionville Presbyterian Church (1114 Sunset Dr, Butler, PA 16001).
