Kenneth W. Martin “beloved husband, son, father and grandfather”
COUDERSPORT, Pa.- Kenneth W. “Ken” Martin, 60, a longtime
resident of Coudersport, passed away in the home he built, surrounded by his
loving family, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, after a year-long battle with
cancer.
Born on November 4, 1958 in Silver Creek, N.Y., he was a son
of James W. and Alice F. Silleman Martin.
On January 8, 2011 in the Swedish Union Church in Tidioute, he married
Autumn L. Shoemaker, who survives.
He was a graduate of Ten Broeck Academy in Franklinville,
N.Y., Class of 1976. Ken honorably
served in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1981, predominately in Germany. Upon discharge, he served in the U.S. Army
Reserves.
Ken was employed for many years at Kightlinger Motors in
Coudersport, starting first as a master mechanic, then becoming service
manager. At the time of his death, Ken
was the fleet manager. Despite his
illness, he worked until November 21, 2018.
Ken was a member of Coudersport American Legion Post
192. He loved to travel. He enjoyed dirt track racing and NASCAR. His greatest love was his family.
Surviving besides his wife are his beloved mother, Alice
Martin, of Allegany, N.Y.; three stepsons, Jason Bohn of Coudersport, Jerrad
(Lacey) Rimel of Cambridge Springs, and Jed (Katrina) Rimel of Coudersport; six
grandchildren; a cousin, Ralph Silleman, Jr., of Forestville, N.Y., who was
like his brother; and his mother-in-law, Lillian Shoemaker of Holiday, Florida.
In addition to his father, James W. Martin, Ken was
predeceased by his father-in-law, Thomas G. Shoemaker.
Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on
Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South
Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at noon with the
Rev. Frank Mickle, pastor of Gold Church, Gold, Pa., officiating. Burial will be in Swedish Union Cemetery,
Tidioute.
Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of
life for Ken from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at the
Coudersport American Legion Post 192.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord full
military honors on Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cole Memorial
Home Health and Hospice, 102-108 South Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to
the Coudersport American Legion Post 192, 2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA
16915.
Ken’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, share a fond memory, or view a video
tribute of Ken, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
