Elizabeth F. (Fischer) Martin

EXETER-Elizabeth F. Martin, 93, formerly of Wilkes-Barre & Kingston, passed away quietly at Highland Manor Skilled Nursing Center, Exeter, with the help of Hospice Community Care, Kingston. Born in New Orleans, LA, on November 4, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Peter F. and Elizabeth (Nelson) Fischer. Elizabeth lived in Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Paris, France, Santiago, Chile, and Wilkes-Barre after moving from Jackson, Tennessee in 1989. Liz loved playing bridge with new friends. She lived at the Dan Flood Tower Apartments for 4 years prior to becoming ill. Liz was preceded in death by sons, A. Ray Hughes, Dallas, TX, and Lee Hughes, Kyle, TX; nephew, Chris Varel, Dallas, TX; sister, Roberta Anderson, Dallas, TX; and grandson, Thomas L. Peeler, IV, ESQ, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are her youngest sister, Barbara Varel Anderson, Dallas, TX; daughters, Helen Elizabeth (Hughes) O'Brien, Santiago, Chile, and Paula Harriett (Hughes) Peeler, Exeter; seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; one niece, and five nephews. The family would like to thank the nurses, aides and staff of Highland Manor Skilled Nursing Center for all their help and care. They would also like to thank the nurses, aides and staff of Hospice Community Care, Kingston, for all their help, support and care; especially Lori Yonchik and Leila Tucker. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township.