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Jeffrey A. Martinka

1961 - 2025

Jeffrey A. Martinka obituary, 1961-2025, Natrona, PA

BORN

1961

DIED

2025

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Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc.

1522 Carlisle St.

Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania

Jeffrey Martinka Obituary

Jeffrey A. Martinka, 64, of Natrona, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. He was born March 8, 1961, in Natrona Heights, to the late John and Dorothy "Dolly" (Pasik) Martinka. Jeff was a 1979 graduate of Highlands High School. Jeff worked various jobs throughout his working career. He enjoyed fishing, his dog "Dakota," Pittsburgh sports teams, and gardening. Jeff was well known for his pickles. Jeff is survived by his siblings, Gary (Lisa) Martinka of Leechburg, Terry "Skinner" (Kathy) Martinka of Natrona, Leslie (Jeff) Hines of Natrona Heights, Michelle (Steve) Lyle of Natrona Heights, and Randy Martinka of Natrona; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and -nephews; and his sister-in-law, Debi Martinka of Natrona Heights. In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by his brother, John J. Martinka; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ellen (Rick) Mack; and his nephew, Michael J. Martinka. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in CICHOLSKI-ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights, 724-224-8688. Burial will be private. To send an online condolence, please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Karen Thomas

November 3, 2025

To the entire Martina family, our deepest sympathy to you all. Love, Dick and KK Thomas

John and Gloria Parobeck

November 3, 2025

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE MARTINKA FAMILY
JOHN & GLORIA PAROBECK, BRACKENRIDGE, PA

Amy Davis

November 2, 2025

My deepest sympathies to Jeff´s friends and family. I´m sorry to hear of his passing.

todd iwinski

November 2, 2025

my condolence,s .....very sorry to hear this ,i hadnt seen Jeffrey in years , we all knew each other growing up in natrona...T.I.

EL and Cindie

November 1, 2025

To the Martinka Family,You're in our thoughts and prayers,with our Deepest sympathy. EL and Cindie

Faith Payne

October 31, 2025

Deepest sympathy to the Martinka family at this time of your loss

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