Dorothy M. Martin
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Dorothy M. Martin, 100, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011 at the Tel-Hai Retirement Community. Born on March 29, 1910 in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of the late Grier and Mae Gillespie Martin. An area resident all her life, and a graduate of West Chester University, Miss Martin served the community for several generations as a 7th grade school teacher beginning her teaching career at the Parkesburg High School and retiring in 1972 from the Octorara School District. She was also the longest living member of the Parkesburg Baptist Church having joined the church in 1927.
Miss Martin is survived by a grandniece, Judith Scott of Christiana, PA, grandnephew David Martin of Coatesville, great grandniece Christi Scott of Christiana, great grandnephews Robert Scott of West Palm Beach, FL. and Jonathan and Joshua Martin both of Coatesville.
She was preceded in death by one brother Edward Martin, two sisters Reba Martin and Ethel Montgomery and sister-in-law Ethel Martin.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 11:00 am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the Upper Octorara Cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing at the funeral home from 10 to 11:00 am.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Kind, Beautiful Lady
To the family - Miss Martin was a lovely, beautiful & kind lady; and also a great teacher; she had a calming effect on each student. Thinking about Miss Martin makes me smile. Rest in peace, Miss Martin -
Miss Martin's passing
I grew up a few doors up the street from Miss Martin and I remember her fondly. She taught my father in Parkesburg High School in the 40's and my sister in Octorara High School in the 70's.
Our heartfelt condolences to her family.
Norman and Nancy Pine
my english teacher at octorara high school.
i always liked ms.martin class she was a very classy lady. pretty and smelled good all the time.she was one of my best teachers at octorara high.she had a very pretty smile.