Martha Wenk

October 1, 1913 - October 20, 2010

Martha Clark Wenk, 97, died peacefully on October 20,2010. She was born on October 1, 1913 in Helena, Arkansas and at the age of two moved with her family to Derry, New Hampshire, where she lived until attending Radcliffe College. She married Howard Wenk in 1941 and lived with him for 61 years in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, where they raised a family of three children. Martha played an active role in The Community Church as member of the Women’s Circle and long-time performer in the handbell choir. She participated in the Owl’s Club, served as the town’s assistant librarian, engaged in rug-hooking, and belonged to two folk-dancing groups with her husband Howard. Throughout her life Martha maintained detailed accounts of her activities, including an early hiking expedition in the White Mountains with her brothers and subsequent journals of travels all over the world. She leaves three children (Arthur Wenk, Carol Bellisio and David Wenk) and five grandchildren (Nina, Angela and Carla Bellisio, Adriana Wenk, and Anne Wenk).A memorial service will be held on December 29th at the Community Church of Mountain Lakes.