Martha Jean Henion, 92, a longtime resident of Hyde Park, died on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. She was known affectionately to many as "Pepa."

Born February 1, 1930, in Metuchen, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Dorothy Toms West.

Mrs. Henion worked for the Dutchess County Department of Social Services for many years until her retirement.

Pepa enjoyed making trips to the casinos and was an avid NY Mets fan. She loved her cats (and all the neighborhood animals), and also loved to cook, especially on holidays for her family.

She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Walter J. 'Jim' Henion Jr. in 2020, and her former husband, James V. Longi Sr.

Survivors include her seven children, Dorothy Dorney of High Falls, Marsha Brady of Rockledge, FL, Nancy Fuchs of Hyde Park, Susan Michael and husband, Dean, of Clinton Corners, Peter Longi and wife, Joyce, of Poughkeepsie, Richard Longi of Poughkeepsie, and Raymond Longi of Texas; seventeen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Pepa is also survived by her sister-in-law, Tomiko Morimoto West, of LaGrangeville; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Joanne Longi; son, James Longi Jr.; four brothers, Thomas, Richard, Hugh, and Mel West; and two sons-in -law, John Dorney and Ralph Fuchs.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Memorial calling hours will be from 1 to 4 PM, Sunday, January 8th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Route 9, Hyde Park.

A prayer service will take place at 3 PM during the visitation.

Pepa's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538. (www.dcspca.com)

To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit her obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.