Keith E. Martin

Keith Eric Martin, 62, of Ohioville, with his wife at his side, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

Born January 12, 1958 in Buffalo, NY, he was a son of the late Wayne G. and Mary Roessler Martin. A resident of Ohioville for the last nine years, Keith had worked the majority of his life in retail, spending the last fifteen years of this career at Walmart. Previously he had worked for a printing company, in sporting goods stores, and, of course, as a drummer during the years he spent with his friends and partners in crime as a member of Marauder. Keith loved hunting, fishing, spending time in the outdoors, and listening to and playing music his whole life.

Keith was a creative soul who truly had never met a stranger. He had a huge heart, a huge personality, and a huge love for animals, having had many dogs and cats as companions throughout his life. Keith was a mentor to many people, from his time as a youth minister to offering wise words or a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He was fascinated by all things cryptid, was an avid movie buff, and most especially loved listening to classic rock music any chance he had.

Keith will be greatly missed by his beloved wife and best friend of 16 years, Sherry Johnson Martin, Ohioville; daughters, Kiersten Narad, Ohioville, and Alyssa (Joseph) Staats, Danville, VA; a brother, Chuck (Carol) Martin, Bradford, PA; one sister, Cathy (Harry) Haulton, Athens, PA; and his cherished granddaughter, Trinity Narad, who called him “Grandpa Tikka”. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Anita, and brother-in-law, Dale, many nephews and nieces, and innumerable friends cherished over his lifetime.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Martin, and his father-in-law, Kenneth Johnson.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to Tasha and Kelly of Patriot Home Care, and the nurses and therapists of Concordia, who helped care for Keith. Your patience, humor, and generous care for both Keith and Sherry were invaluable over the last months of Keith’s life.

As per Keith’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.