Donna Jean Martin, 65, of Falls Creek died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center.
Born March 4, 1947 in Punxsutawney, she was the daughter of the late Rass and C. Ruth (Jackson) Denton.
On Nov. 11, 1965, she married James H. Martin Jr. He preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 2012.
Mrs. Martin enjoyed making crafts to show at local fairs. She loved to shop and spend time with her dog, Shawnee.
She is survived by five children, Cathy Crytser and her husband, Steven of Moon Township; Carrie Veitz and her husband, “Big Jim” of Reynoldsville; Brian Martin and his wife, Tina and Courtney Carney and her husband, Doug, all of DuBois; and Blaine Martin of Falls Creek.
Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, Gabriele and Samantha Crytser; Ashley, Amber and Amanda Lawson; Vinnie Veitz; Brittany Martin; and Cody, D.J., Blaise, Jasmine, Ariel and Adrieanna Carney; two sisters, Linda Depp and her husband, Ralph of Punxsutawney and Josephine Martin of Reynoldsville.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey A. Martin.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Ken Sherwood officiating.
Burial will be in Desire Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.