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1937
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2016
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Martin Palmer Obituary
Born on Sept. 19, 1937, in Punxsutawney, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Palmer Sr. and Christina V. Pape.
Martin attended Punxsutawney High School. He was married to Margret (Patty) Rhea on Dec. 9, 1961, at Gilgal Presbyterian
Church in Marion Center, Pa.
Martin was employed as an auto mechanic for many years at different places.
He was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserves. He became a full-time civilian employee for the U.S. Army Reserves, working as a radio technician.
He was also chief engineer at two local Punxsutawney radio stations, WPXE and Cool 103.3. He was also self-employed at Palmer's Radio Service, working there until he became ill.
He was a member of Gilgal Presbyterian Church. Martin was also a life member and former fire chief with the Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company. He was a former member of the Elk Run Fire Department, Lions Club in Punxsutawney and Burger King Coffee Club.
Martin was a jokester and enjoyed gun collecting, old radios, radio controlled airplanes and model trains.
Martin is survived by three sons, Martin J. Palmer of Oliveburg, Randon S. "Theresa" Palmer of the Curllsville/Sligo area and Shawn P. Palmer of Punxsutawney. Also surviving are two sisters; Lucille Parry of Columbus, Ohio, Francis Barr of Montoursville, Pa.; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Martin was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph A. Palmer Jr.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday May 22, 2016, at 3 p.m. at the Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company on Route 36 in Markton, Pa., with Pastor Robert Bish and Pastor John Swonger officiating.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Oliver Twp. Volunteer Fire Company.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Furlong Funereal Home, 50 Broad St. Summerville, Pa.
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Ron Sackett
May 14, 2024
Always a joy to see and positive force. He was always looking for laughter and humor in life. He is missed
sandra scott
May 24, 2016
We are very sorry to hear of Marty's passing. When the kids were little, they sure enjoyed Marty's teasing. I am sure he has given Colt a big hug and is now teasing him. Deepest sympathies to you and your family. Sandy and Kenton Scott
May 24, 2016
We will always remember cousin, Marty, for his comical stories and puns. He was a memorable man and fun to be around. We will miss seeing him at the family reunions. Love, Ron and Carolyn Sackett
Ernie Spader
May 22, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to the Palmer family. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
C. J. O'Brien
May 21, 2016
If you hear stomping in the lobby - its Marty and his muddy boots trampin' thru the station. He was truly a good guy. God is lucky to get him!
Polka Mike Rudzinski
May 21, 2016
Marty better know as "Tower Power Marty" was a great friend who always had a joke or two to tell and always had fun and was a gentleman to everyone. Great working with him at WECZ radio for the many years that we worked together. Marty kept the Polka Mike Show "on air" and was always there to help in one way or the other. God Bless a great friend whom he enjoyed being with his friends. Missed by all.
Janet Accomando
May 21, 2016
Dear Patty & family, Was so sorry to hear about Martin's passing. He was truly one of the good ones. No matter where he saw me he always spoke. I used to love to hear my mother tell of when she would babysit him when they lived in the double house on Carter Ave. with Aunt Christina and Uncle Joe. She said he would run up the back stair case, fly through the upstairs, then down the front stair case, past Uncle Joe, slam the lid on the piano all with my mother in hot pursuit! A lot of good memories. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Janet (DeFelice) Accomando
May 21, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Patty and all children and grandchildren as well as to all the many, many friends who will forever miss Marty. He always was happy when you would see him and never failed to make you laugh! His jokes and all emails will be greatly missed. I am sure he will remain in our lives through the many memories that he has left us with. My prayers are for all of you to have strength and to hold on to each other now and always remember how much he loved all of you!
Sincerely, Mitzi McDivitt
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