Martha E. Russell, 80, of Forks Twp., PA, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 in her home. Martha was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Merhi) Badway. Martha was married to James T. Russell, with whom she celebrated 52 years of marriage this month. She was a Patient Care Technician for Easton Hospital, before retiring in 2007. Martha was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, and St. Theresa Sodality of the church. In addition to her husband, Martha is survived by a son David Russell, with whom she resided; a daughter Denise Russell of Easton; grandchildren Zackery and Alexis Hankerson. She is preceded in death by a sister Selma Karam; brothers Emil, Maurice, and Ernest Badway; and a brother-in-law George Karam. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Prayer of the Incense at 7:45 pm, and also on Monday from 8:15 am to 9:15 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Divine Liturgy will be held on Monday at 10:00 am in Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church, 4th and Ferry Streets, Easton, PA. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Palmer Twp. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com