Rose Patricia Martin

Rose Patricia (“Pat”) Martin, 95, formerly of Woodstock, GA and Lower Burrell, PA died peacefully early Wednesday morning, August 30, 2017, at The Caring Place in Franklin, where she had resided for the past 14 years. Born on St. Patrick’s Day 1922, in Freeport, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Stuart) Vogel. Pat graduated from Freeport Area High School in 1940. During World War II, a true “Rosie the Riveter,” she built bombs and mortar shells for the war effort. She was additionally given the position of “Safety Girl” within her factory. She revolutionized the use of scarves to protect the “Bomb Girls” hair from getting caught in the machinery they were working with. She married Joseph P. Martin, Sr. on February 14, 1950 in the Pittsburgh area. They were blessed with over 54 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 9, 2004. Pat was employed by Montgomery Ward in Lower Burrell for over 14 years and retired as Head of the Cashier’s Office. She also worked in the office of the family business, Martin’s Drugstore, in Arnold. She was a true believer and lived out her faith in the local United Methodist Churches that she attended. Pat was a Sunday School teacher, choir member, sat on many committees within the church, and overall was heavily involved in the life of the church. Most recently, she was a member of the Cooperstown United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards, and was an avid Poker player.Pat is survived by her sons, Samuel A. (Becky) Martin of Las Vegas, NV and Rev. Joseph P. (Susan) Martin, Jr. of Franklin; four grandchildren, Andrew (Christina) Martin of Oakland, CA, Emily (Anthony) Petosa of Las Vegas, NV, Julie Martin (Andrew Voelker) of Adrian, MI, and Christopher Martin of Harwich Port, MA; great-grandson, Garrett Voelker of Adrian, MI; and her sister, Myrtle Nelson of Cumberland, MD. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Dorothy Gerstmayer, Evelyn Gamble, Elsie Dorman, George Vogel and Robert Vogel. Per Pat’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Bethel United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 21st at 2:00 pm. The family suggests contributions in memory of Pat be made to Jumonville, 887 Jumonville Rd., Hopwood, PA 15445. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.