Martha (Oettinger) Alderfer, 76, of Souderton, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, February 13, 2024. Former long-time residents of Telford, PA, she and her husband, David "Beefy" Alderfer, would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on July 24th of this year.

Born October 25, 1947, in Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Gertrude (Rodgers) Oettinger. She was a graduate of Wappingers Falls High School and attended Bucks County Community College. She worked for many years in the office of the Telford Police Department, and later worked as a legal secretary for several local law firms.

Mrs. Alderfer was a long-time member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Telford, PA. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting and playing Bingo. She was happiest when spending time with her family and attending family gatherings and activities.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by five children, Kimberly Jacobs and her husband, Chuck, of Souderton, PA, Diana Lengel of Pennsburg, PA, David Landes of Souderton, PA, Timothy Alderfer and his wife, Shelly, of Harleysville, PA, and Christopher Alderfer of Hatfield, PA; 14 grandchildren, Mark Lengel and his wife Jess, Joey Hernandez and his wife Shelby, Kelly Hasson and her husband John, Chelsea Lengel, Nick Lengel and his wife Adara, Alexandra Alderfer, Christopher Alderfer, Jacqueline Quinn, Stephen Lengel, Colin Alderfer, Trevor Alderfer, Eric Alderfer, Michael Lengel and Hazel Landes; and 6 great grandchildren, Liza Hernandez, Jack Hasson, Conner Lengel, Brielle Lengel, Finn Hasson and Kai Hernandez. She is also survived by three siblings, Leroy Oettinger and his wife, Bonnie, of Maryland, Helen McInerny (wife of the late James McInerny) of Pipersville, PA, and Christine Boyd and her husband, Michael Kane, of Doylestown, PA; and nephews and nieces, Brian Oettinger, Jeff Oettinger, Erin Boyd and Candi Stevason.

Family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Monday evening, February 19, 2024, at Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home, Inc., 667 Harleysville Pike, Telford, PA, and again on Tuesday from 10-10:45 am at Trinity United Church of Christ, 101 South Main Street, Telford, PA. The public memorial service will then begin at 11 am on Tuesday at the church. The interment will take place privately at a later date. For those desiring, contributions to her favorite animal rescue shelter, Last Chance Ranch, can be made in her honor at www.lastchanceranch.org . Online condolences can be made to the family at www.WilliamsBergeyKoffel.com .