Paul Joseph Martin

August 14, 1948 - May 25, 2019

Paul Joseph Martin, 70, a lifelong resident of Bobtown, Pa., passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at The Madison Center, Morgantown, following an illness of several months. Born in Waynesburg, Pa., on August 14, 1948, he was a son of the late Joseph S. and Elizabeth M. (Collins) Martin. A member of St. Ignatius R.C. Church in Bobtown, he was a 1966 graduate of Mapletown High School. He also attended West Virginia University, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in 1971, and his Master’s Degree in Sociology in 1975. Paul was currently working as a Business Research Analyst at WVU’s Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, and was a member of the Laborer’s International Union Local 814, and the American Federation of Teachers. Surviving is his brother, Joel D. Martin of Los Angeles, CA; an aunt, Marie Kovach of Greensboro; three uncles, Emil Martin and Edward “Bucky” Martin, both of Bobtown, and Steve Martin of New York; several cousins, including Clark Draper of Low Hill, Pa., and Marita Gugliotta of Dilliner, who was so kind and faithful in helping him during his illness; and a number of friends and co-workers. Friends will be received in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, on Thursday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday in St. Ignatius R.C. Church, Bobtown at 10:30 AM., with Rev. Fr. Al McGinnis officiating. Interment follows in Evergreen Memorial Park, Point Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Shannopin Civic Club, P.O. Box 34, Bobtown, PA 15315. Sincerest thanks to the staff at The Madison Center and Amedysis Hospice for the care given to Paul during this time, and especially to cousin Marita, who has been by his side throughout his illness.