HOWARD – Marsha Fox Gaudi died peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 21, 2020, in Apple Valley. Marsha was born on April 23, 1945, in Greensburg, Pa., to Willis and Elma (Story) Fox.
Marsha graduated from Hempfield Area High School in 1963. She married her high school sweetheart, William (Sonny) Gaudi when she was 19 years old. They lived in New Stanton, Pa., where they raised their two daughters, Sonni and Jennifer.
Marsha was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a true friend and champion of the underdog. She taught herself to paint and sew, and she sold her crafts in local stores. More significantly, she gave her quilts and hand-painted crafts generously. Of course, she gave to those she loved and knew well; but she also gave with an equally big heart to those she just met and might never see again.
Marsha was deeply faithful and sang traditional hymns all the time. She sang when she drove, when she cleaned, and when she painted and sewed. Marsha also sang when she baked. Did we mention her baking? Oh boy, did she bake!
She baked for her daughters’ weddings, the celebrations of others, the holidays, and a constant supply of chocolate chip and lady lock cookies for Sonny’s sweet tooth.
Marsha retired from the First Commonwealth Bank of Pa. in 2004. She and Sonny then moved to their beloved lake place on the Youghiogheny River Dam, where they had many good times with their dear friends. Eventually, she and Sonny moved to Apple Valley, Ohio, to be closer to their daughters and their families.
Marsha remained close to her sisters, brother, nieces and nephews throughout her life.
She is survived by her loving husband, Sonny; daughters, Sonni (Greg) Peterson of Dublin, Ohio, and Jennifer (Derek) Overly of Fenton, Mich.; grandchildren, Tatum Peterson, Zachary Peterson, Quinton Overly and Braylon Overly; sisters, Joan Stamm and Linda Basco; sisters-in-law, Micheline Kercher and Geraldine Fox; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Marsha’s family will hold a memorial service in Pennsylvania at a later date.
The family asks you to remember Marsha by generously sharing your talents with those you love and those you just met.
Online condolences may be left at RobertsFuneralHome.com.
