Martha Immel - Formerly of Sewickley

Mrs. Martha F. (Girgash) Immel, 77, of West Chester Pa., formerly of Sewickley, passed away on Feb. 16, 2005, in Bryn Mawr Hospital.

She was born July 2, 1927 in Ambridge and attended Ambridge High School.

She earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Duquesne University and practiced nursing at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her children: John Immel of Lancaster, Pa.; James Immel of Peachtree City, Ga.; Mary Immel of West Chester, Pa.; and Sally Cashel of Newtown Square, Pa.

She also is survived by her brother, Thomas Girgash of Baltimore; and 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Immel; and her parents, John R. Girgash and Elizabeth (Semega) Girgash; and brothers, William and Raymond.

Memorial contributions may be made to S.S. Simon & Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA 19382.

Donohue Funeral Home of West Chester, Pa., handled the arrangements.