Bettina (Bertha) Battaglia Marra

Bettina (Bertha) Marra, 93 of Rotterdam, passed away early Wednesday morning June 7th surrounded by family.

Born and educated in Schenectady, Bertha was the daughter of the late Ferdinando and Lucia (DeRubis) Battaglia and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School.

A homemaker, Bertha was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed playing scratch-off tickets, trips to the casino, and spending her time with family and friends. She was also an active member of the Rotterdam Seniors Group where she participated in many day trips which she enjoyed very much.

Besides her parents, Bertha was predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, Stephen J. Marra who passed in 2008, her son, Stephen Marra in 2017, her daughter-in-law, Mary Irene Marra, son-in-law, Ross Galietta Jr. and 6 brothers and 4 sisters.

Bertha is survived by her son, David Marra of Schenectady, daughter, Janet Galietta of Altamont, sister, Beatrice Warner of Florida, daughter-in-law, Ellen Chase of Florida, her 10 grandchildren, Jason Marra (Darcy), Scott Marra, Stephen Galietta (Jennifer), Jared Galietta (Mindy), Stephen Marra (Kandi Woods), Anthony Marra, Michael Marra (Kathryn), Ulises Delgado (Alexandra), Justin Delgado (Kiley) and Merissa Manell (Daniel Clark), and many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Services for Bertha will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Entombment will be held in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna, NY.