Obituary of Martha L. Hays

Martha L. Hays (Polanski), 72, passed away July 17, 2011 after more than 20 years of battling Multiple Sclerosis. Her husband James, preceded her in death (September 17, 1997) and her many friends, but now they are reunited in the glory of the Lord. Martha was born September 20, 1938 in Akron and lived in Green all of her adult life. She was the youngest of thirteen children and grew up in the Mogadore and Suffield. At 20 she fell in love with James, married, and together their lives blossomed. In 1976 Martha and James started Hays Plumbing and Heating Co. which was very successful until illness struck both of them in the late 80's. For the last 12 years Martha has been living with her son, William and his family, surrounded by family, faith, love and lots of pets to toss the occasional snack. Martha is survived by her son, William and wife Pamela; and grandchildren, Catherine and Robert. Her only surviving sibling is Joseph Polanski (whom she always called little Joey). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, 11 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 1800 Steese Rd. Interment East Liberty Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Green Chapel, 4178 Massillon Rd. (on the round a bout at Massillon and Steese Rds. entrance off Steese). In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.