Obituary of Joann Martin, 80

Joann L. Ricketts Martin, 80, of Julian, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at her home Tuesday, August 21, 2012.
She was born on September 6, 1931, in Heverly, Penn., now known as Coalport. She was a daughter of the late Orvis and Catherine Ricketts. On August 15, 1948 she married Gene Martin, her husband of 64 years, who survives at home.
She was a loving wife, homemaker, and a member of the Christ United Methodist Church of Julian. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, friends, and her two dogs.
In addition to her husband Gene, she is survived by three daughters: Nancy Walk, Connie Miller, and Cathy Martin, all of Julian; a grandson whom she helped raise, Micah Martin, of Julian; five brothers: George, Larry, Jerry, and Jim Ricketts, all of Coalport; Robert Ricketts of Pine Grove Mills; and a sister, Eleanor McClellan of Flinton; five grandchildren: Tracey Accordino of State College; Amy Tegeder and Mandy Walk, both of Julian; Rachel Zimmerman of Mill Hall; and Adam Moore of Houtzdale; six great-grandchildren: Dustin McCartin and Jade Utz, both of State College; Mason Brooks, Samantha Tegeder and Bella Mathias, all of Julian; and Chloe Zimmerman of Mill Hall. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John (Jack) Ricketts and Ronald Ricketts, and a sister, Pauline Orichosky.
Friends will be received at Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home in Milesburg Saturday, August 25 from 12 to 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor William J. Hargenrader officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church in Julian, P.O. Box 188, Julian, Penn., 16844. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, Pa. Online condolences may be made at www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com