Obituary of Juan E. Martas

Juan E. Martas, 64, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Saturday evening December 20, 2014 at UPMC Hamot in Erie. Juan was born on October 24, 1950 in Bronx, NY, a son of the late Julio and Emilia Guerra Martas. He was married to Etsuko “Miko” Yohena on Aug. 20, 1987 at Urasoe City, Japan. Juan was a veteran having served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. He was retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service. Following his honorable discharge, he worked for Marine Welfare Recreation in Okinawa, Japan. Juan enjoyed watching movies, listening to music and working on his computer. He enjoyed playing guitar in his earlier years. He is survived by his wife of Conneaut Lake; step-children, Bruce Martas and Lynn Martas, both of Texas; a daughter-in-law, Wakako Millard and husband Mike of Titusville; several grandchildren; a brother, Jose A. “Teddy” Martas and wife Claire of Yonkers, NY; a sister, Julia Martas of Silver Spring, MD; a niece, Vanessa Martas of Bronx, NY; and a nephew, Peter Martas of Mamaroneck, NY. No public calling hours or service will be conducted. Private interment will be in Diamond Cemetery in Titusville.