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Joseph E. Martz

Joseph E. Martz, 89, of Kittanning, PA, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on Dec. 12, 1934 in Ringgold, PA; the son of Malvin John and Bertha Lenora (Keller) Martz.

Joseph proudly served as an Airborne Ranger during the Korean conflict where he was held as a POW for over a year. He retired in 1996 after 40 years with the Laborers Union # 1058. Joseph enjoyed working around the house with his backhoe and building barns. He loved being outdoors, hosting parties at his pavilion, and riding motorcycles, especially his Gold Wing Trike that he built with his son.

His memory will be cherished by his loving wife, Kathleen (Klingensmith) Martz, whom he married on Aug. 24, 1998; son, Matthew Odre and Jackie McCutcheon of Kittanning; daughter Kelly Ohler and Robert Meyer of Kittanning; step-sons, Jeremy Seifert and Steven Odre; and a brother, Raymond Marion Martz of Brookville.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Melvin, Franklin, Morris, Charles, and Robert Martz; an infant brother; and his sisters, Kathleen Kirkpatrick, Betty Jane Martz, Geraldine Silverman, Barbara Martz, and Joanne Crytzer.

At Joseph's request there will be no services. A celebration of life will be held in the spring at his pavilion.

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