Christopher Rudolph Martens

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He died on 11 Dec 1932 at the age of 66 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio.

Christopher Martens Is Taken By Death

Christopher R. Martens, aged 66, of 722 Lexington Ave., died of complications at 8:10 p. m. yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Summers. He had lived in Youngstown 20 years. Born in Pennsylvania, Mr. Martens came to Youngstown in 1912. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Church and well known in the city. Mr. Martens leaves his wife Kathryn Shell Martens, and the following children: Walter Martens of Frostburg, Md.; Mrs. John Jackson of Sandpatch, Pa.; George Martens of Meyersdale, Pa.; Howard Martens of Belton, Tex.; Cleaver, Leroy, Charles, Louis Martens and Mrs. Gene Webb, all of Youngstown, and 22 grandchildren. Two brothers, Henry and William Martens of Youngstown and two sisters, Mrs. Emil Sweitzer of McDonald, Pa. and Mrs. Pete Michaels of Barnsville, Pa. The body is at Higgins Funeral Home and will be taken to 722 Lexington Ave. on Monday evening. Funeral services will be at 2.30 p.m. Wednesday at the residence. Burial will be in Belmont Cemetery. Youngstown Vindicator, December 12, 1932

Howard and George Marten, who reside near Meyersdale, attended the funeral of their father, Christopher Marten, aged 66, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Summers, at Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday morning. He was a native of Wellersburg, this county. Among his other surviving children are Mrs. John Jackson, of Sand Patch; Walter Marten, of Frostburg, Md.; Leroy and Charles Marten, Mrs. Eugene Debb and Mrs. Edward Summers, of Youngstown, Ohio, and Louis Marten, of Dallas, Texas. Two sisters, Mrs. Peter Michaels, of Wellersburg, and Mrs. Mary Sweitzer, of Macdonaldton, and two brothers, Henry and William Marten, of Youngstown, Ohio, and his wife, Mrs. Catherine Marten, also survive. Meyersdale Republican, December 15, 1932

He was buried in Belmont Park Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning Co.,

Christopher married Katherine Isabelle Rizer on 15 Nov 1888 in Allegany County, Maryland. Katherine (daughter of George Henry Sr. Rizer and Catherine Ann Porter) was born on 20 Oct 1867 in Allegany County, Maryland; died on 21 Dec 1954 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eugene Diehl Webb. Eugene was born on 16 Nov 1907; died on 26 Nov 1949. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frostburg, March 1 - Personals - Walter Martens will leave Sunday to undergo treatment at the Hopkins Clinic, Cleveland. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 1, 1940
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MEYERSDALE, June 5 - Walter Edward Martens, 51, a blacksmith for 18 years, died Tuesday at his home at Frostburg, Md. He was a brother of George Martens of Meyersdale and Mrs. Pearl Jackson of Sand Patch. Daily Courier, June 5, 1940

Pub in the Cumberland Evening Times in Cumberland, MD on June 11, 1940: Admitted to Probate - The will of Walter E. Martens, Frostburg, admitted to probate in Orphans Court this morning, leaves his blacksmith and repair business in Frostburg to his son, George Franklin Martens, and the residue of his estate to his wife, Mrs. Emma Martens. The son was named executor.

Walter was the son of Christopher Rudolph Martens & Catherine Isabell Rizer. He was born Aug 30, 1889 in Allegany County, MD. He married Emma Tressler on Feb 23, 1911. They raised 9 children. Walter was the oldest of the ten children of Christopher and Catherine Martens. Born in Maryland, he did not move with the family to Ohio, but stayed in Maryland, the Mt.Savage area, married and raised 9 children. He was a blacksmith and wheelwright. He and his 4 sons retained the original spelling of Martens. Walter & Emma lost a daughter, Hazel, aged 10, in 1930.

The names & dates for their children come from the Martens/Marten/Martin Family Association which held reunions for many years of the 10 children of Chris & Catherine Martens & their families. The family history was originally compiled by Mrs. Margaret (Trehane) Martin (wife of W.A.Martin) and Mrs. Lena (Martens) Rizer (dau of Walter) in 1968. Several of the descendants kept records of births, deaths & marriages and sent the info out to the family.

He was buried on 6 Jun 1940 in Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.

Walter married Emma Elizabeth Tressler on 23 Feb 1911 in Maryland. Emma (daughter of George Washington Tressler and Susan Anne Bittner) was born on 23 Jan 1891 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Jan 1971 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. M. Pearl Jackson, 82, of Meyersdale RD 4, died July 31, 1973, at her home. Born March 18, 1891, in Mt. Savage, Md., she was a daughter of the late Christopher and Catherine (Rizer) Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Jackson, June 15, 1973. Surviving are four sons, James of Jackson, Ky.; John Jr. of Columbiana, Ohio; Lawrence and Cecil of Meyersdale RD 3; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was a sister of Howard Martin of Temple, Texas; George Martin, Meyersdale RD 3; Charles Martin, Boardman, Ohio; Louis Martin, Mrs. Geneva Summers and Mrs. Alpha Webb, all of Youngstown, Ohio. Funeral arrangements in charge of Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, are incomplete.

Meyersdale Republican, August 2, 1973

Melissa married John Edward Jackson on 14 Jan 1909. John (son of Ulysses William Jackson and Susan Louise Beeman) was born on 9 Jul 1887 in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 15 Jun 1973 in Sand Patch, Larimer Township, Somerset Countyennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frostburg, Sept. 28 — Cleaver Martens, 46, a son of Mrs. Katherine and the late Christopher Martens, former residents, died early this morning at Youngstown, Ohio, after an illness of two months. An employee of the Edison Power Company, Youngstown, Mr. Martens had been a coal miner while a resident of this section. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, the former Miss Helen Ramhauff, and one daughter, Helen, at home. He was a brother of Leroy, Charles and Louis Martens, Mrs. Geneva Summers, and Mrs. Alpha Webb, Youngstown; Howard Martens, Belton, Texas; George Martens, Meyersdale; and Mrs. Pearl Jackson, Sand Patch, Pa. The funeral will be held Wednesday with burial in Youngstown.

The Cumberland Evening Times, September 28, 1942

Cleaver Jefferson MARTEN and Helen Rebecca RAMHOFF were married on 27 Jan 1914 in Ohio.
At the Evangelical parsonage, 226 Pennsylvania avenue, South Cumberland, yesterday, by Rev. M. B. McLaughlin, Mr. Cleaver Jefferson Martin and Miss Helen Rebecca Ramhoff, both of Frostburg, The couple were attended by Mrs. Rebecca Ramhoff and Mrs. B. M. Bennett, mother and sister of the bride.

The Evening Times, Cumberland, MD, January 28, 1914

Family/Spouse: Helen Rebecca Ramhoff. Helen (daughter of Charles Frederick Ramhoff and Rebekah Bittinger) was born on 17 Dec 1896 in Maryland; died on 27 Mar 1984 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Emma Agnes jackson on 22 Dec 1915. Emma (daughter of Ulysses William Jackson and Susan Louise Beeman) was born on 17 Jan 1896 in Maryland; died on 16 Jan 1965 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarah Elizabeth Aber. Sarah was born on 10 Feb 1903 in Plum Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 6 Jul 1923 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Howard married Ella Lee Lawler on 10 Oct 1925. Ella was born on 26 Mar 1892 in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas; died on 28 May 1978 in Bell County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Geneva married Edward Joseph Summers on 14 Feb 1918 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. Edward was born on 12 Jan 1894 in Ohio; died on 30 Jun 1959 in Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Leona Miller on 24 Dec 1924 in Ohio. Leona (daughter of William Miller and Caroline Weaver) was born on 15 May 1905; died on 17 May 1993 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was buried in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio

Charles married Dorothy Elizabeth Chapman on 28 May 1925. Dorothy was born on 20 Aug 1906; died on 26 Jun 2000 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lonaconing, July 12—"Administration," from the Clear View loft of George F. Martens, Frostburg, yesterday won the 225-mile pigeon race from Chilllcothe, Ohio, conducted as one of the features of the Maryland State Firemen's Association convention. "Administration" covered the distance at a rate of 1,157.25 yards per minute and won for Mr. Martens a trophy, which was presented to him by John Seib, vice-president of the Algonquin Pigeon Racing Club, sponsor of the race. Mr. Martens' "Pure Gold" was second while third place went to James Merrbach's "Loftey Clipper." Francis Hughes' "Bean Beetle" and James Nightengale's "Cameron Gift" followed. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 12, 1940

Family/Spouse: Mary Amanda Hansel. Mary (daughter of David Hansel and Jane V. Clark) was born on 29 Jul 1910 in Garrett County, Maryland; died on 30 Mar 2002 in Eckhart, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Eleanor Mae Thomas on 25 Dec 1932 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. Eleanor was born in 1914; died on 9 Jan 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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February 06, 2008 - Cumberland Times-News - YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Lena (Martens) Rizer, 94, of Youngstown, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008. Lena was born in Frostburg on May 2, 1913, daughter of the late Walter Edward and Emma (Tressler) Martens. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Francis Rizer; as well as brothers, Franklin, Robert and Elmer Martens; and sisters, Hazel Martens, Emma Walker and Eleanor Thompson Beaver. Before moving to Youngstown, Lena worked for many years in the G.C. Murphy store in Frostburg. Lena is survived by two daughters, Linda (Jim) McClelland, Alexandria, Va. and Shirley (Robert) Lee, Salem, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, LaVerne Yutzy, Pocahontas, Pa.; and a brother, Carl E. Martens, Frostburg. Services were held on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 in Youngstown.

Lena Viola MARTENS and John Francis RIZER were married on 9 Apr 1944.

Family/Spouse: John Francis (Pex) Rizer. John (son of Alfred Rizer and Lucille Pape) was born on 26 Dec 1909 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 17 Dec 1986 in Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MARTENS FUNERAL, LOYSVILLE, Pa. - Services for Robert W. Martens, 76, of West Main Street, will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Lebanon United Church of Christ in Center Square, Loysville, by the Rev. E. Le-vain Fouse. Friends will be received at the church one hour before the services. Interment will be in Westland Cemetery. Thursday, July 18, 1991, Cumberland Times-News


Frostburg, Nov. 6 - Miss Alma Viola Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clark, Pocahontas, Pa., and Robert Walter Martens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Martens, this city, were married at Salem Reformed Church, Friday morning, by Rev. Karl H. Beck, pastor. The bride was attired in dark blue, and Mrs. G. Franklin Martens, the bridesmaid, wore navy blue. Franklin Martens, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Lena Martens, sister of the groom, was present. Mr. and Mrs. Martens will reside at 164 McCulloh Street, where a reception will be held in their honor Monday night, following a short honeymoon. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 7, 1937

Robert Walter MARTENS and Alma Viola CLARK were married on 5 Nov 1937.

Robert married Alma Viola Clark on 5 Nov 1937. Alma (daughter of Joseph Ellsworth Clark and Annie B. Werner) was born in 1920; died on 2 Feb 2006 in Loysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jan. 29 — The funeral of Hazel A. Martens, 10 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Martens, 93 Washington street, who died at the Miners Hospital, Sunday, was held yesterday afternoon from the home. Rev. John W. Keener, pastor of Salem Reformed Church, officiated. Burial was in the Allegany Cemetery. The pallbearers were George Walker, George Truly, Albert Murphy, Chas. Edwards, Nevin Bittner, Carl Fresh. Flower bearers: Hilda Harbell, Amelia Jean Brode, Lydia Carter and Ruth Keefer.

Cumberland Evening Times, January 29, 1930

She was buried on 28 Jan 1930 in Allegany Cemetery, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland. Frostburg, Md.,

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LaVerne Irene (Martens) Yutzy, 96, of Pocahontas passed away on Wednesday, Jan.17, 2018, at the Patriot Home in Somerset. Born in Mount Savage, Md. on May 9, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Walter Martens and Emma (Tressler) Martens. LaVerne is preceded in death by her husband Clyde Yutzy. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. LaVerne had worked at G.C. Murphy Co. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ where she was a member of the Choir and the Golden Guild. She was a member of the Calanthe Temple # 3 Pythian Sisters and a former member of Greenville Homemakers. She is survived by sons, Raymond Yutzy and partner, Doug Pirkle of Pittsburgh; Roy Yutzy and special friend Margaret Hartman of Pocahontas, Pa.; Dale Yutzy and wife Gale of Wittenberg, Pa.; daughter Joyce Wright and husband Bruce of Somerset, Pa.; grandchildren, Christopher Yutzy and wife Kristy, Holly Wright and wife Wendy; step-grandchildren, Stephanie Jones and husband Matt, and Matthew Carney; five great-granddaughters and one great-great-granddaughter. Family and friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Jim Jeffries officiating. Interment will be in Greenville Cemetery. Published in Cumberland Times-News on January 18, 2018

LaVerna Irene MARTENS and Clyde Raymond YUTZY were married on 2 Jun 1947.

LaVerna married Clyde Raymond Yutzy on 2 Jun 1947. Clyde (son of John L. Yutzy and Alice Evora Miller) was born on 8 Feb 1919 in Greenville Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 6 Apr 2011 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elmer and Anna Maybelle were divorced on 28 Jun 1946 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.

Elmer married Anna Maybelle Demme in Private. Anna was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Ida Elizabeth Ryan in Private. Ida was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FROSTBURG Mrs. Emma (Martens) Walker, 74, died on Sunday, March 7, at Hospice Care of Louisville, Colo. Emma was the daughter of the late Walter and Emma (Tressler) Martens and was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Walker; a sister, Hazel Martens; and three brothers, Franklin, Robert and Elmer Martens. Emma is survived by a daughter; and two sons; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother; and three sisters. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 12, at the First Presbyterian Church in Las Cruces, N.M., and interment was in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, Texas. Cumberland Times obituary

She was buried in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, Texas.

Emma Arlene MARTENS and Robert William WALKER were married on 9 Apr 1950.

Family/Spouse: Robert William Walker. Robert (son of Thomas H. Walker and Eva Little) was born on 6 Jan 1923 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 6 May 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - Cumberland Times-News - FROSTBURG - Eleanor (Martens) Thomas Beaver, 72, of Wilmington, Del., formerly of Frostburg, died in Wilmington, on July 26, 2004, in the Christiana Hospital. Eleanor was the daughter of the late Walter and Emma (Tressler) Martens and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Beaver; two sisters, Hazel Martens and Emma Walker; and three brothers, Franklin, Robert and Elmer Martens. Eleanor is survived by a daughter and four sons; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother; two sisters; and her first husband, Clarence Thompson. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 30, at the Gebhart Funeral Home, Claymont, Del., and interment was in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, Del.

She was buried on 30 Jul 2004 in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, New Castle Co., Delaw

Eleanor married Clarence Fay Thompson in Private. Clarence was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eleanor married Fred Beaver in Private. Fred was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FROSTBURG — Carl Edward Martens, 80, of Frostburg, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Frostburg Village Nursing and Care Center. Born Dec. 25, 1934, to the late Walter Edward Martens and Emma Elizabeth (Tressler) Martens. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, George Franklin Martens, Robert Martens, Elmer Martens; four sisters, Lena Rizer, Hazel Martens, Emma Walker, and Eleanor Martha Beaver. He graduated from Beall High School in 1952 and served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1956. Carl was retired from PPG, where he worked in quality control and the accounting department. Surviving are his children, James Martens and wife, Carolin, son, Jonathan of Uniontown, Ohio, Janet (Martens) Stevens and husband, Jay, twins, Alex and Tristan of Eckhart, Julie (Martens) Forney and husband, John, of Millersburg, Pa., Jerry Martens and wife, Bonnie, daughter, Samantha, sons Joshua and Clay of Springfield, Ohio, Joanna (Martens) Schroyer and sons, Levi and Ben of Grantsville; sister, LaVerne Yutzy of Pocahontas, Pa.; numerous nieces and nephews. Carl was cremated in accordance with his wishes. A celebration of life will be held at First English Baptist Church, 136 E. Main Street, Frostburg, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at 3 p.m. with the Rev. David Sandvick and the Rev. Everett Spence officiating. Friends and family will be received three hours prior to the service from noon to 3 p.m. Inurnment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park, at a later date. Cumberland Times-News, November 3, 2015

Carl Edward MARTENS and Nancy Darlene BAKER were married on 16 Nov 1958 in Grace Methodist Church, Midland, Maryland. The marriage of Miss Nancy Darlene Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles William Baker, O'Mara Avenue, Midland, to Carl Edward Martens, son of Mrs. Emma E. Martens, Washington Street, Frostburg, and the late Walter E. Martens, took place November 16 in Grace Methodist Church, Midland. Rev. Louis L. Emerick officiated, assisted by Rev. Charles S. Reckley. . . .Mrs. Martens is a graduate of Beall High School and Frostburg State Teachers College. She is a member of the Beall High School faculty. Mr. Martens, also a graduate of Beall, served in World War II. He is a member of the statistical quality control department of Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. Mr. and Mrs. Martens will reside at 34 Grant Street, Frostburg. The Cumberland Sunday Times, December 7, 1958

Carl married Nancy Darlene Baker in Private. Nancy (daughter of Charles William Baker) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James Albert Jackson, 83, of Keyser, W.Va. died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1993 at Sacred Heart Hospital Hospice, Cumberland, Md. Born March 22, 1910 in Lonaconing, Md. Son of the late John and Melissa Pearl (Martin) Jackson. Preceded in death by his first wife, Eva Mae (Yutzy) Jackson who died May 18, 1962. Jackson was a custodian for Boardman, Ohio, Member of the Old Furnace Church of the Brethren, Ridgeley, W.Va. and American Association of Retired People. Survivors are his wife, Kathryn S. Jackson; three sons, Glenn Jackson and wife, Beverly, Austintown, Ohio; Dalton Jackson and wife, Shirley, New Waterford, Ohio; James Jackson and wife Nancy, Columbiana, Ohio; one daughter, Mary Alice Mankamyer and husband Clay, Somerset; three borthers: Lawrence Jackson, Meyersdale; Cecil Jackson, Meyersdale; John Jackson, Friedens; three step-children: David Sutton and wife, Marion, Ridgeley, W.Va.; Betty Spiggle and husband, Dr. Wayne, Keyser; William Sutton and wife, Barbara, Dayton, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren and 9 step-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cresaptown, Md. on Sunday. Services will be conducted at Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cresaptown, Md. on Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Calvin Roop and Rev. Paul Heisey officiating. Interment will be in Hostetler Church Cemetery, Pocohontas. Daily American, December 11, 1993

Family/Spouse: Eva Mae Yutzy. Eva (daughter of John L. Yutzy and Alice Evora Miller) died on 18 May 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kathryn S. Something. Kathryn died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lawrence E. Jackson, 91, Meyersdale (Larimer Township), died Dec. 19, 2006, at his home. Born April 25, 1915, in Meyersdale. A son of the late John E. and Melissa Peral (Martin) Jackson. Also preceded in death by his wife, the former Velma S. Steinly; infant daughter, Lois; and a brother, James. Survived by two children, Marion, wife of David Sutton, Ridgeley, W.Va.; and David L. Jackson, and his wife, Linda, Meyersdale. Also six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. A brother of Cecil Jackson, Meyersdale; and John Jackson, Laramie, Wyo. He was an area dairy farmer for 39 years. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Hostetler Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Arlen Longanecker officiating. Interment, Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery. Arrangements by the William Rowe Price Funeral Home Inc., Meyersdale. Somerset Daily American, December 21, 2006

Family/Spouse: Velma Steinly. Velma (daughter of Millard Steinly and Sadie Naomi Dietle) was born on 13 May 1916; died on 11 Sep 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cecil E. Jackson, 93, of Greenville Road, Meyersdale, passed away at noon on July 17, 2013 at his home. Born Feb. 2, 1920 in Wittenburg, the son of John and Pearl (Martin) Jackson. Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 70 years, the former Evelyn Layman; granddaughter: Justine Jackson; and brothers: James and Lawrence Jackson. Survived by his sons: Robert and wife Joan, Mercersburg, and William and wife Lora, Ellerslie, Md.; grandchildren: Julie O'Neal and husband Wade,Cumberland, Md.; Jonathan Jackson and wife Jennifer, Altoona; Joy Murray and husband David, Fort Campbell, Tenn.; Jade Jackson, Baltimore, Md.; and Joseph Jackson, Ohio; six great-grandchildren: Justin Jackson, Alizabeth, Breanna, Brady and Addison O'Neal, and Grace Murray. Also survived by a brother: John Jackson Jr., Laramie, Wyo. He is a W.W.II U.S. Army veteran, where he was a staff sergeant serving in the 3187 Service Battalion in the European Theater. After his military service, he worked as an auto technician in Cumberland, Frostburg and then at Gnagey Olds, Meyersdale. Following that, he purchased the John Deere dealership from R.D. Speicher and operated it from 1958-1988 with his wife, Evelyn. He was a member of New Hope United Church of Christ and the American Legion Post 112, Meyersdale. After retirement, he and his wife spent the winters in Florida and liked traveling in their Airstream travel trailer throughout most of the United States. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Rev. Kathleen Barberio and David Sutton officiating. Interment Greenville Union Cemetery. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc. (www.WilliamRowePrice.com). Somerset Daily American, July 18, 2013

Cecil E. JACKSON and Evelyn LAYMAN were married on 3 Oct 1942.

Family/Spouse: Evelyn Layman. Evelyn (daughter of Jonas Valentine Layman and Grace Werner) was born on 5 Oct 1921 in Pocahontas, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.; died on 22 Sep 2012 in Meyersdale, Summit Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Note from Norann Lustfield on February 15, 2011: Grace is the only child of Clever & Helen. I got her dates from SSDI - she died in 1996 in Youngstown - never married - Grace Estella Marten (they took the 's' off of their name)

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George W. Martin, 80, of Meyersdale. The Lord called George to his heavenly home on Jan. 9, 1999 at Somerset Hospital. Born Aug. 18, 1918 in Meyersdale, son of the late George A. and Emma (Jackson) Martin. Also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Opal and two brothers, Edgar and Earl. Survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Doris J. Opal and two children, Gary W. Martin, Plymouth, Ind.; and JoAnn, wife of Larry Green, Meyersdale; also four grandchildren, Gregory Martin, Greta Schoolman, Jodi and Scott Green, and three great-grandchildren. A brother of Glenn Martin, Meyersdale. Attended the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Monday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Randy Haulk officiating. Interment Union Cemetery, Meyersdale. Daily American, January 11, 1999

He was buried in Union Cemetery, Meyersdale, Summit Township, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.

George W. MARTIN and Doris J. OPEL were married about 1944.

George married Doris J. Opel about 1944. Doris (daughter of William H. Opel and Ellen Witt) was born on 19 Feb 1924 in Meyersdale, Summit Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Sep 2004 in Meyersdale, Summit Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Glenn M. Martin, 95, of Meyersdale, passed away February 21, 2017 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born January 19, 1922 in Meyersdale, the son of George and Emma (Jackson) Martin. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter: Shirley; brothers: George, Edgar, and Earl Martin; and son-in-law: Larry Fike. Survived by his wife, of 70 years Jayne (Stahl) Martin; children: Mary Ann Fike, Nancy Stokes and husband Gerry, and David Martin and wife Jennifer; grandchildren: Kathy (Jeff) Pattison, Paul (Charlene) Fike, and Jeremy and Brendan Martin; and great grandchildren: Kyle, Roberto, and Diori Pattison. He was a WWII Army veteran. Glenn was a member of the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren, where he was an usher for many years and also “The Knotters” Club. He enjoyed riding his John Deere tractor and mowing the yard. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Price Funeral Service, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, with Rev. Mike Swick officiating. Interment Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery. Price Funeral Service Obituary, posted February 21, 2017

Glenn married Jayne Stahl in Private. Jayne was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The body of Edgar C. Martin arrived in Meyersdale, May 25, from overseas on the ship, Laurence Victory. It was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Martin, R.D. 3, where funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. S. Loren Bowman, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, of which young Martin was a member, officiated. Interment in Union Cemetery was made under the direction of H. R. Konhaus. Edgar was born October 22, 1925. He was inducted into the Army January 19, 1944, and sent overseas in June 1944. October 10, he was wounded and hospitalized one month, returning to duty November 10. Two days later, he was seriously wounded and, December 18, 1944, died. He was buried in the Vasges area in France. Edgar is survived by his parents and three brothers, George, Jr., and Glenn, both of Meyersdale, and Earl, at home. Meyersdale Republican, June 10, 1948

He was buried on 4 Jun 1948 in Union Cemetery, Meyersdale, Summit Township, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.

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Earl W. Martin, 51, of Lakeville, Indiana, died April 7, 1986, at South Bend Memorial Hospital, after being seriously ill for six months. He was born May 27, 1934, in Meyersdale, a son of George and Emma (Jackson) Martin. He had resided in the Lakeville area for 26 years. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Danner) Martin; a son, Larry D. Martin, of Bremen, Ind.; a daughter, Linda E. Martin, of Lakeville, Ind.; one grandson and two brothers, George and Glenn, both of Meyersdale RD 3. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edgar. He was a bulk oil and gas truck driver for Bellman Amoco Oil Co., of Bremen, Indiana. He attended Grace Fellowship Church, St. Joseph County. Services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. April 9, at the Community Gospel Church, Bremen, Indiana with Pastor Robert Hueni officiating, using the Scripture from Ecclesiastes 7:1 "A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death, than the day of birth." Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, Ind. was in charge of arrangements. Interment, Bremen Cemetery, Ind. The Republic, April 17, 1986

He was buried in Bremen Cemetery, Bremen, Indiana.

Earl married Patricia Danner in Private. Patricia was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Betty Lee Swartz in Private. Betty was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married Joseph William Robeson in Private. Joseph (son of Ellis Owen Robeson and Olive Ruth Fike) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leannah married James Dale Sr. Williams in Private. James was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linda married Jim McClelland in Private. Jim was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Shirley married Robert Lee in Private. Robert was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dale married Gale Something in Private. Gale was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joyce married Bruce Wright in Private. Bruce was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Carolin Sue Boyce in Private. Carolin was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janet married Jay Stevens in Private. Jay (son of Arthur Stevens and Kathryn Something) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julie married John Forney in Private. John was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jerry married Bonnie Something in Private. Bonnie was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joana married Something Schroyer in Private. Something was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marion married David Sutton in Private. David was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Linda Something in Private. Linda was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MEYERSDALE, Apr. 2 — Louise Jackson, 10 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Jackson of Sand Patch, died Monday night. Her parents, a sister, Marion, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Miller (sic) Steinley, Mrs. Katherine Martin and Ulysses Jackson. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 2, 1943

Lois Jane Jackson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Jackson, died Monday evening at 9:30 o'clock at the family home in Greenville Township. Lois was born May 7, 1942, and was aged 10 months and two days at the time of her death. The child's mother was the former Velma Steinley. Surviving are the child's parents and one sister, Marian, aged 3. Funeral services were conducted this (Thursday) morning at 10:30 o'clock in the Evangelical and Reformed Church at Pocahontas, the Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger in charge. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Meyersdale, under the direction of W. C. Price & Son, local morticians. Meyersdale Republican, April 1, 1943

Robert married Joan Something in Private. Joan was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lora Something in Private. Lora was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gary married Gloria Something in Private. Gloria was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

JoAnn married Larry Green in Private. Larry was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Something Fike in Private. Something was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Gerry Stokes in Private. Gerry was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Jennifer Something in Private. Jennifer was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]