Obituary of Josephine Martz

Mrs. Josephine “Jo” Martz, 93, of 13323 State Hwy 8, Titusville died at 2:25 PM on Sunday, March 18, 2012, at the Titusville Area Hospital. Mrs. Martz was born on October 3, 1918, in Brookville to the late William and Lillie Lucas Olson. She married Earl E. Martz on April 10, 1941, in Corsica. Mr. Martz preceded her in death on June 12, 1982. She was a graduate of Corsica High School and Dubois Business College. Mrs. Martz was formerly employed by GTE Sylvania in Brookville and retired from the Pleasantville plant. She was a member of the Hydetown Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was also a member of the church sewing club. Mrs. Martz is survived by two sons, Robert E. Martz of Hydetown and Rodney J. Martz and wife Dawna of Sigel; 6 grandchildren, Bobby Martz and wife Lisa, Heather Streczywilk both of Oil City, Jo Deeter and husband Jeff, Saundra Tracey both of Titusville, Casey Martz and Stephen Martz of Sigel; 7 great grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Martz, Alec, Jared, Grace Streczywilk, Kaylee Deeter and Olivia Tracey; 2 sisters, Alberta Noblet of Erie, Jane Martz of Corsica; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Byers. Friends may attend a memorial service at the Hydetown Baptist Church on Saturday, March 24th at 11:00 AM with Gordon Turk, officiating. Interment will be in Pisgah Cemetery in Corsica. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. If you would like to leave a condolence for the family go to www.garrettfuneralhomeinc.com FLOWERS