TAPS - Post 924
Donald Blaine Martin Sr., a devoted husband, father and friend, who died at home on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, surrounded by his children. Donald built his life in Moon Township, PA and will be remembered for his warmth, quiet strength, and devotion to God and family. He taught his family the value of patience, forgiveness, honesty, and the value of hard work.
Donald served his country in the United States Army from 1958 to 1962 and was a proud American that served in the United States and France in USAEUR as part of the Corp of Engineers as a firefighter. Donald was a painting and wall-paper contractor in Moon Township and surrounding areas for 50+ years and loved his work.
Donald, and his wife Patricia, were also devoted and proud members of the Church of God, a Worldwide Association since 1978. They loved to travel and spend time surrounded by family and friends.
He was the son of Norman L. and Mary M. (Fink) Martin who preceded him in death. Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend of 53 years, Patricia Mae (Erfley) Martin in 2015. He is survived by his brothers Norman, David, William and Edward and two sisters, Pamela White and Virginia Burnette, and preceded in death by his twin brother Ronald and Jonathan and sister Mary. Donald is also survived by his loving children, Patricia (Donald) Knouse of Moon Township, PA, Jacqueline (Marc) Carfi of Highland Falls, NY, Donald B. Martin Jr. (Heather) of Ambridge, PA, Michael M. Martin (Della) of Hopewell, PA, Mark L. (Taneka) Martin of Toronto, OH and Chad W. (Alie) Martin of Shaler, PA. He is also survived by sixteen (16) grandchildren and seven (7) great-grandchildren, and one (1) on the way.
His memory will live on in the lessons he taught and the love he gave so freely.
Friends will be received on Wednesday July 15th from 2-4 & 6-8 PM in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Twp. (1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd.) Where a funeral service will be held on Thursday at 9 AM. Committal and Military Honors will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville.