Francis "Fran" Martorella

Francis "Fran" Martorella obituary

Francis "Fran" Martorella

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819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Andrew the Apostle Parish (Washington Ave, Charleroi)

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Francis Martorella Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home on Aug. 17, 2025.

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Francis 'Fran' P. Martorella, 75, of North Charleroi passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Born on February 8, 1950 he was the son of the late Peter and Patricia (Oravitz) Martorella.

He was Catholic by faith, was a veteran of the United States Army Reserve, and enjoyed hanging out with his morning McDonald's coffee crew.

Fran is survived by his sons, Chris Martorella, and wife Angela, of Greensburg and Ryan Martorella, of Erie; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Alexandra and Vincent Martorella and Madeline, Nora and Evelyn Martorella; brother, Pete J. Martorella, Sr., of Charleroi; sister, Patty 'Sissy' Bachman, of Charleroi; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by an infant brother, Frank; and niece, Sgt. Deana Martorella Orellana.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, August 21 in the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am on Friday at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 624 Washington Ave., Charleroi.

Interment will be private.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

21

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Spallino Funeral Home

819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022

Send Flowers

Aug

21

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Spallino Funeral Home

819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022

Send Flowers

Aug

22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish (Washington Ave, Charleroi)

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.