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Ralph William Martin

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Ralph William “Bill” Martin, beloved family patriarch, 74, of East Finley Township, died suddenly Friday, July 27, 2018, in his home.

Born November 27, 1943, in a house just down the road, he was a son of the late Ralph E. and Jean A. Marshman Martin.

He was in the first graduating class of McGuffey High School in 1961, and then proudly served for four years as a U.S. Marine.

A bibliophile, he was an avid reader and book collector and loved sharing favorite books with family and friends. He was knowledgeable about history and agriculture and loved nature. His generosity extended beyond books, breakfasts and advice in his later years, as he selflessly helped those closest to him in any way he could, often forgoing his own needs.

He was the proud father of Jeremiah W. Martin (Kseniia Abibulaeva) of East Finley and Christy Viveros (Gilberto) of East Washington, and an even prouder “Pap-Pap” to Joshua and Azucena “Susie” Viveros. He is also survived by his former wife and close friend, Mary Jane Martin of Washington.

He was big brother to Jean Ann Heath (Wilbur) of Arkansas, Patricia Vincent (William) of North Carolina and Bryan Martin (Beth) of Beaver, and also grew up with an “honorary” sister, Peggy Scott (Dave) of Virginia. He was a doting uncle to Stephanie Kerns (Matthew) of Arkansas, Aaron Martin (Amanda) of Pleasant Grove and Tyler Martin (Megan Bails) of Prosperity and great-uncle to Vaughn Kerns and Anna Martin.

He also leaves behind one “pain in the ass” cat, Boone.

Family and friends will greatly miss his daily calls “just to check in.”

At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation and services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 219 Main Street, Claysville, PA 15323, 724-663-7373.

www.youngfhinc.com

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