Donald Larry Martin
Lemont Furnace
Donald Larry Martin, 79, of Lemont Furnace, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born January 10, 1945, in Hopwood, a son of the late Donald J. and Martha Frances Williams Martin.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his siblings, Barbara Martin, Donna R. Martin, Lanny D. Martin, Sharon Aikens, and Robert Martin; and special aunt, Zelda Eans.
Donald is survived by his loving wife, Donna J. Smalley Martin; children, Heather L. Martin Kendro of Lemont Furnace, and Amy C. Martin Kish of Hopwood; grandchildren, Joseph T. Kendro, Lucas J. Thomas, Aidan Z. Kendro, Carter A. Kendro, and Jacob N. Kish; siblings, Judy Baer of Lisbon, Ohio, Marlene Host (Robert) of Mount Braddock, Gerald Martin (Cindy) of Hopwood, Ricky Martin of Uniontown, Kenneth Martin (Patty) of Corry, Mark Martin (Patty) of Uniontown, and Charles Martin (Drane Zinck) of Uniontown; and many nieces and nephews.
He was a member of Hopwood Free Methodist Church.
He graduated from North Union High School Class of 1963 and worked for Ductmate Industries up until his retirement.
Donald served in the U.S. Marines and was a Vietnam veteran. He was also a member of Vietnam Veteran Inc.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 11, in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood. Additional visitation will be held from 12 until the hour of the funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 12, with Pastor Charlie O’Brien officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, with military honors to be held.