Marshall "Matt" Martin

Marshall “Matt” Martin, Jr., of Youngstown, formerly of Berlin Center, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, December 3, 2024, at Heritage Manor. He was 90 years old.

Matt was born on October 13, 1934, in Plum Borough, Pennsylvania, to the late Marshall and Anna (Tackenberg) Martin. After graduating from high school, Matt proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon his discharge, he moved to the area and worked for several years at the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. Matt then worked as a mechanic at local car dealerships before spending 17 years working for the Ohio Turnpike. He also operated a lawn mower repair service from his home.

An avid roller skater, Matt met his beloved wife, the former June “Judy” Taylor, while roller skating, and they married six months later on July 11, 1959. Together, they shared a love of skating and many cherished memories.

Matt was a former member of Berlin Center United Methodist Church, where he served as a lay leader and recorded Sunday sermons to share with shut-ins. He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Penguins and was a dedicated blood donor.

He leaves behind his daughter, Robin (Jim) Ackley of Lisbon, and his son, Brian (Lissa) Martin of Oxford, OH. Matt was preceded in death by his wife, Judy, who passed on October 15, 2022, as well as his two sisters, Marie Manuel and Marcella Martin, and his two brothers, Harold Martin and Henry Martin.

Friends may call on Tuesday, December 10th, from 10:00-10:45 AM at Lane Funeral Home, Canfield Chapel, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that material tributes be made to the American Red Cross or Hospice of the Valley.

The family extends its heartfelt thanks to Heritage Manor and Hospice of the Valley for their exceptional care.