December 21, 2021
Martha “Molly” Baum; 78; of Fulton passed away peacefully with family by her side Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Oswego Hospital, Oswego. Molly was born in Fulton, NY to the late Frank and Vera (Biggs) Buckholtz and remained a resident of Hannibal and Martville, NY prior to moving to Fulton, NY. Mrs. Baum graduated from Red Creek High School, Red Creek, NY. She retired from Miller Brewery, Fulton where she was well known as “Molly the beer lady.” Molly enjoyed cooking, gardening, and camping.
She and her husband especially enjoyed wintering in Lake Placid, FL. Lovingly known as “Molly Hatchet,” at five feet even she was a force to be reckoned with and kept everyone in line. She loved their home on the river as she thought of it as their personal oasis, their palace, their “river life,” because they have the pleasure of a million-dollar view of sunrise in the morning and the quiet of the beautiful moon at night.
She absolutely loved her family–being a wife, Mom to most, and grandma to all she is survived by her husband of 57 years: William Baum of Fulton, NY; and their children: Brenda Zimmermann of TX, John Baum of Martville, NY, Ernest Jay (Donna Shue) Baum of Fulton, NY; her siblings: Pat (Gary) Dority of Baldwinsville, NY, 11 grandchildren: Brittany, Leesa, Jaclyn, Parker, Jarred, Julie, Maddison, Joey, Derek, Ryan, and Michaela; 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews including her favorite niece: Crissy Erwin of Baldwinsville, NY.
Molly was pre-deceased by her brothers Billy Buckholtz, Charles Lee Buckholtz.
Funeral Services and Calling Hours will be held privately at the Sugar Funeral Home Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton, NY.
Burial will be conducted privately.
In adherence with NYS Mandates face masks are required to enter.
I am so sorry to learn of Martha’s passing. I always considered her a friend and know that she will be missed by everyone who knew her. I will keep her and her family in my prayers.
Sorry for the loss. I only new her through her children. Wow what an impact. She is now amongst God’s angels and in very good company. God rest her soul.
I have such wonderful memories of your mom and how she was a mom to us all and kept the home together with love and laughter, she will be truly missed but the memories will be kept alive! May God comfort you all in Jesus mighty name!
With sadness in our hearts it is very hard to say goodbye to such dear friend. She was the happiest person I known, always laughing and smiling, just plain happy. Also true she was a spitfire! Which also made you laugh. Our hearts go out to Billy and the family, we know how much she will be missed. Please accept our sincere sympathies.
I’m so sorry for your loss. We have had great times down here at cfr in lake placid florida. May God Bless
To all the Baums, your Mom was a great lady. Plenty of times at your house and they were always fun. Where ever cool people go in the Next Life, your Mom will be there.
Mr Baum, Brenda, Johnny and Ernie celebrate your mom. Awesome lady.
I used to ride the school bus with Marty and enjoyed her spunky ways. Thinking of the family Lucille
Dear Marty’s Family & Friends,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am sure all of your dearest memories of Marty will comfort you all during this sad time. I worked with her in the Miller Beer Store. She was amazing and a whole lotta fun to work with, especially going to make our bank deposits in her beloved brown camaro.