Florence "Flo" Martin

Florence "Flo" Martin, age 86 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3rd surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 24, 1938 to Anthony and Anna (Serotko) Fabyan. Florence was a life long resident of Newton Falls. She was a faithful member of the First Christian Church where she was a member and former President of the Christian Woman's Fellowship. On December 30, 1978 she was united in marriage at the First Christian Church to Jennings "Marty" Martin. They enjoyed 45 years together. Florence retired in 1994 from Packard Electric in Warren, Ohio after 28 1/2 years of service. Upon retiring, Flo and Marty spent 21 winters in their home in Florida. Flo was very crafty her whole life. While in Florida she shared her crafting knowledge with her fellow snow birds. Also bringing new ideas back to share with her Hobby Hunter's group where she was the President. For many years Flo sold her crafts, handmade jewelry and baked goods at various craft shows. She also enjoyed playing bunco. She liked traveling to garage sales and having her own yearly garage sale. She was an avid watcher and shopper on numerous home shopping networks. Flo took pride in baking up delicious goodies that she shared with her family, neighbors and friends. She loved gifting her famous fudge to everyone. She doted on her grandchildren and great grandsons. Always thinking of them when she was shopping. Florence is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years Jennings "Marty" Martin; her loving daughters Patti Hanzes and Cindy (Joe) Chick; her grandchildren Jared (Mary Jeffers) Clonch, Erica (Vince) Pramik and Missy (Nate) Vesey; her great grandsons Caden, Chace and Conner Clonch, Vinny and Rowan Pramik, Levi and Cole Vesey; her bonus children and grandchildren Vickie Martin, Keith Martin, Lisa (Gary) Morris, Luke, Isaiah and Jeremiah Martin; her brothers Joseph Fabyan, Dennis Musser and sister Dorothy Winland. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Donald Musser and Billy Ray Martin. Funeral services will be held at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Saturday Sept 7, 2024 at 1:00pm with Rev. Daniel Wilson officiating. Calling hours will be from 11:00am - 1:00pm. She will be laid to rest at Newton Falls Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view her obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Florence "Flo" (Fabyan) Martin, please visit our floral store.