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1952
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2017
Harry Martz Obituary
Topper was born in Brookville, Pa., to Marjorie Suzanne Bowley and David Martz on Dec. 16, 1952. He graduated from Brockway Area High School in 1972. He was employed by Brockway Mould for 38 years. Topper enjoyed coaching and participating in numerous sports in the Brockway area for many years. He was an avid golfer, hunter and loved spending time in the Florida Keys. Above all, he cherished every moment with his family and grandchildren.
He married Donna Aravich on May 12, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Donna and children Lizz Santos, Suizi Carr (Ken), Jamie Isenberg (Bob), Charles Martz (Beth), Dana Aravich (Branden Van Oss) and Evan Aravich (Louise). He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Mackenzye and Carter Santos; Bret (Alicia) and Corey Carr; Lily, Emma and Addison Isenberg; Faith and Hope Martz, as well as his great-granddaughter, Lyla Mae Carr. He is also survived by his brothers: Thomas David Martz, Dean Martz, Randy Martz and Barry Martz. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ron Martz.
Memorial service will be held at the Brockway Presbyterian Church on Main Street, Brockway, Pa., on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at 1 p.m. with receiving hours from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Brockway Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. The family requests donations to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center for Sarcoma Research, (412) 623-4700, or the Oncology Hematology Associate of Northern Pennsylvania, in lieu of flowers.
Topper lived life to its fullest, always finding the good in any situation and enjoyed a hearty laugh.
Family will be excepting online condolences at www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry Martz
December 14, 2017
My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in knowing that those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes.
Psalms 116:76
Steve Michalski
December 12, 2017
Really enjoyed all the late night/early morning card games , golfing and just having fun. I will miss you.
S Neubert
December 11, 2017
Mr. Martz was an absolute gentleman and stand-up man who instilled in me and a bunch of us wild kids with lessons that went far beyond the 7th grade basketball court and served us well in life up until this day. I have nothing but the utmost respect for him and I am saddened to hear of his passing and his family's loss. The world has lost a great person, but heaven has gained a great soul.
December 11, 2017
It saddens me to read about his passing. He was my midget football coach around 1980, and taught me a lot about playing the defensive side of the ball. Our paths later crossed, as we both worked at Gillungs Drug Store (Mr Gillung would hire a high school athlete to help around the store whereas I followed Topper about 15 years later). The late Dick Gillung always talked fondly of Topper as his best employee. Later in life I gto learned and played some golf with Topper, and then I eventually coached his son in basketball. His children (also my friends) and everybody that knew Topper are in my thoughts today.
Vickie Bowley Roadarmel
December 11, 2017
Donna and family, Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Memories of Topper go way back to my early childhood. Many memories at our grandparents house in Brookville. He is at peace now and we will see him again. He will be greatly missed.
December 10, 2017
Topper,
You have been one of my all time best friends and golf Guru. We have had a lot of good adventures over the years. You have been a great competitor in every game that we played. I'm sure that if they are playing for quarters in heaven, you are certainly in the game.
I will miss you very much.
Joe Michalski
December 10, 2017
May your memories and love comfort you and give you strength. Jim & Evelyn McConnell and Family
December 9, 2017
Topper you will be missed I enjoyed Golfing with and against you and we did have an enjoyable year in 2016 when we played against each other six out of seven weeks in a row. 2017 was not a good year for you; however, it was nice having you back with the Golf Nuts. I'm sure you will enjoy playing golf against the Lord. Remember to smile for God Loves You and the pain and health problems are gone. John Kruse
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