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Martha Macut Santanna, 91, passed away at home on Saturday, November 2nd, surrounded by her family. Martha was born in Steelton, Pennsylvania, on October 2, 1933, to the late Mary and Miles Macut. She was one of 13 children and was raised in the Serbian Orthodox faith. Martha was a proud graduate of Steelton High School and was affectionately called “Binka”.
On April 19, 1958, Martha married James V. Santanna, Jr. and converted to Catholicism. She worked countless hours at her husband’s restaurant, Santanna’s Seafood House, in downtown Harrisburg. Later, she was employed at the Harrisburg Marriott and enjoyed working in their giftshop for many years. Martha was also a member of the Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg.
Martha is survived by her husband, James V. Santanna, Jr.; her son James V. Santanna, III, and his wife Karen of Mechanicsburg; her daughter Lori Santanna Patchin and husband Harry V. Patchin also of Mechanicsburg; and daughter Bonnie Lynn Santanna of Las Vegas, Nevada. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Michael James Patchin, Antonia Rae Santanna and H. Alexander Patchin, as well as sister-in-law Donna Santanna Frye and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, 212 State Street, Harrisburg with Very Rev. Joshua Brommer, Pastor, Celebrant. A private burial will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the discretion of the family. There will be no viewing or visitation. Arrangements by Wiedeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Oberlin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, 212 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Monday, November 11, 2024
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