James Edwin Martin III, 37, of Hagerstown, Md., formerly of Clearfield, died Wednesday in Hagerstown, Md.
He was born in Clearfield, a son of James E. Jr. and Deborah A. (Harshberger) Martin. On Aug. 25, 2007, he married Kayse Rae Fisher of Wingate.
In addition to his wife, Kayse of nine years, he is survived by his parents, James and Deborah Martin of Clearfield and his children, Paxton and Juniper Martin of Hagerstown.
He is survived by a beloved twin brother, Justin Martin and his wife, Jenny of Pittsburgh; a sister, Jennifer Martin and her husband, Zach Long of Beavercreek, Ohio; and nieces and nephews, Joshua, Justin Jr., and Emma Martin and Vesper Darconte.
He is also survived by his in-laws, Tom and Nancy Fisher; brothers- and sister-in-law, Josh Fisher, Robert Darconte and Alyson Darconte; maternal grandparents, John and Ann Harshberger of Duncansville; an aunt, Linda Cramer and her husband, John of Hollidaysburg; and his beloved pugs, Max, Mogwai and Big-T.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James E. Sr. and Betty Martin.
He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown and worked for MedImmune, now AztraZeneca, as a quality assurance specialist.
He was a member of the Steelers fan club and enjoyed Pittsburgh sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
He was an avid music fan and especially enjoyed Pearl Jam, Radiohead and Coldplay. He enjoyed playing video games with his son, brother and friends. He enjoyed making and drinking craft beers, as well.
He was a dedicated family man and a loyal friend. Most importantly, his family would like him to be remembered as loving, kind, funny, intelligent, creative, adventurous, positive and hardworking. He was a wonderful father and the best husband. He was a wonderful son and caring towards his parents.
His family was also highly involved in the Mid Atlantic Pug Rescue where they rescued and fostered pugs.
Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wednesday, with funeral services immediately following the visitation at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Altoona. Burial will be at the Alto-Reste Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family or to the Mid Atlantic Pug Rescue, P.O. Box 42331, Henrico, VA, 23141 or at www.midatlanticpugrescue.org/donation.html.