SCHENECTADY:  Martha T. Holden, 77, died in the ICU at Ellis Hospital in the early morning hours of April 16, 2025. Her husband and daughter were both with her. Martha was born in Schenectady to the late Ralph and Martha Barlow Trumbull. She was a graduate of Linton High School and the State University of NY at Buffalo, where she met her husband, Bruce.

Martha was a fifth grade teacher for the City School District in Troy, NY, for most of her career. Her friendly smile and happy approach to life will be truly missed by all those who knew her and loved her.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years; Bruce Holden and her daughter Whitney (Bill) Keller, a brother; Allan (Jane) Trumbull of Michigan, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at the Gleason Funeral Home. Immediately following the calling hours there will be a Quaker Meeting of Silence.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady, 53 Maple Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302.