Martha N. McLachlan, 60, a lifelong resident of Slippery Rock, died on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at Butler Hospital, following a brief illness.

She was born in Grove City on Aug. 22, 1955. She is survived by Gerald Berry of Grove City, her companion of many years; two sisters, Joan McLachlan of Centerville, Massachusetts, and Marilyn McLachlan (Douglas) Barney of Dunn, North Carolina; a brother, J. Richard (Ethel) McLachlan of Grove City; her nieces, Robyn (Barney) Zinn, Tara (Barney) Roberts, Meghan Douglas-Hellyer, Kodi L. McLachlan and Mary E. McLachlan; and her nephews, Richard Barney and W. Matthew Douglas.

Martha was predeceased by her parents, Dr. Richard McLachlan and Elizabeth G. Thompson McLachlan.

Ms. McLachlan was a graduate of Slippery Rock University and retired from teaching English at Laurel High School in New Castle in 2011.

She found great joy summering on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts and spending time on the beach in Siesta Key, Florida.

Martha will be remembered for her sense of humor, quick wit, love of dance and music and fondness for all animals.

An informal memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Butler County Humane Society. (butlercountyhs.org).

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Smith Funeral Home, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock, Pa. 16057.