Martha Joy

Standiford

Martha Joy (nee Yingling) Standiford of Timonium, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 10, 2026, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Paul Bryan Standiford; loving mother of Cindy (Scott) Dunn, Tim (Lisa) Standiford, Scott Standiford, Chris Standiford, Lisa (Justin) Baldwin and Joseph Standiford; sister of Marlene (nee Yingling) Uhler and the late Butch, Bo and Jay Yingling. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Joy was born on December 12, 1939, to Harvey and Helen Yingling of Cockeysville. She devoted her early years to her high school sweetheart Paul and raising her six children. She loved watching Oriole games with her husband and encouraged all her children to participate in sports. Joy cared for many others outside her family as a daycare provider and teacher’s aide. She will always be remembered as the most loving and caring mother and grandmother to her children and many grandchildren.

Joy was a kind, funny and gracious person whose compassion for others was felt all around her. Her family and friends will deeply miss her and she will live in their hearts forever.

The family will receive friends at Peaceful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Center, P.A., 2325 York Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093 on Monday November 16 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM where a Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday November 17 beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.

Please share online condolences with the family by signing her guestbook through www.peacefulalternatives.com.