Edwin "Ed" L. Martin

Edwin “Ed” L. Martin, 72, of Prosperity, passed away peacefully in his home, on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. He was born on October 8, 1946, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Paul E. and Doris Day Martin. A graduate of McGuffey High School, he was a member of Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church, and the Claysville American Legion Post 639. Mr. Martin was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War.  He was honorably discharged on April 14, 1970, as a Staff Sergeant serving with the 42nd Civil Affairs Company Third U.S. Army.  For his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Bars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. He was retired from Ferro Corporation. Ed loved spending time outdoors, and especially loved kayaking. On June 28, 1966, he married Lynne Stewart, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Michele (Rick) Coleman, of Elizabeth, and Marissa (Rich) King, of Prosperity; two sisters, Rebecca (Edward) Chess, of Carmichaels and Letta Ann (Timothy) Scanlon, of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren, Megan Foglia, of the state of California, Monika Foglia, of Texas, Richie (Christie) King, of Washington, Michaela (Patrick) Bracey, of Washington, Michan Mace, of Prosperity, and Mallory Mace, of Prosperity; a great grandchild, Claira Bracey; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 3 until 7 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA.  Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, May 17, 2019, in Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church, 25 Church Lane, Prosperity. Burial will follow in Prosperity Cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded graveside by the Claysville American Legion Post 639. Memorial donations may be made to Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church, 25 Church Lane, Prosperity, PA 15329; or the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205; or Concordia Hospice, 10 Leet St., Washington, PA 15301.