Louise A. Martin

Louise A. Martin, 94 of Washington, died Monday, September 16, 2019 at Evergreen Assisted Living. She was born December 23, 1924, in Washington, the daughter of the late Robert Andrew and Lulu Bristor Ruschel. Louise was a 1942 graduate of Trinity High School and retired from Mellon Bank as a manager. She was a member of Church of the Covenant. Louise enjoyed playing cards and was an avid reader. She loved to dance and spend time with her grandchildren. Surviving are her son, Rand L. (Jeannetta) Martin of West Finley; a daughter, Janis M. (Salvatore) Veltri of Washington; four grandchildren, Rachel (Sam) Gerkin, Nicholas (Amber) Martin, Peter (Kimberly) Veltri and Samantha (Donald) Cortese; six great grandchildren, Harper and Carter Gerkin, Amelia and Savina Veltri, Paige and Dominic Cortese; sister in law, Doris Andrew of Durango, CO ; step sister, Martie Dietz. Deceased are her son, Jeffrey John Martin; siblings, Lee Andrew, R. Vance Andrew; and her long-time special friend, Peter Adams. Friends will be received Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the time of service at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington with Pastor George Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at Prosperity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Citizen’s Library, 55 S. College St, Washington, PA 15301.