Linda "Tootsie" Martz, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Hagerstown, MD, at the age of 77. Born on June 7, 1948, in Keedysville, MD to the late Richard David and Nervy Maria (Bowman) Smith, Linda's life was a testament to her unwavering commitment to her family, her faith, and her love for education and nature.

She was a devoted wife to her husband, Larry Martz, for 58 years, and a loving mother to her son, Larry Martz, Jr. and his wife, Debbie, and her daughter, Octavia Bryson and her fiancé, William Sullivan. Linda's legacy will live on through her four grandchildren, Ryan, Bradley, Cheyanne, and Christopher. She is also survived by brothers, Larry and Roy "Sonny" Smith, and sisters, Shirley Smith and Judy Brumbaugh, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Stevenson, and brother, Richard "Dickey" Smith.

Linda's journey began as a graduate of Boonsboro High School in 1966, where she laid the foundation for a life of service and learning. Her professional path was marked by her nurturing spirit, first as a substitute teacher at Maugansville Elementary School. Later, she continued to serve her community as a librarian at the Washington County Library, sharing her love for literature and knowledge with all who walked through its doors. Linda also brought beauty into the world as a hairdresser at Wilma's, where her creative touch and thoughtful conversation brightened the days of her clients.

A devout Christian, she was very active in the Virginia Avenue Church of God, where she served as a Missionette Coordinator.

Linda will be remembered as a faith-filled, creative, and thoughtful woman whose impact on her family and community will be felt for generations to come.

Services will be 10am Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Virginia Avenue Church of God, 17306 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown with Rev. Shawn M. Bushman officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.

A viewing will be held Friday from 6-8pm at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington Co., 1710 Underpass Way, Ste.300, Hagerstown, MD 21740. https://hospiceofwc.org/giving/donate-now