John Bernard Martin Jr.

John Bernard Martin Jr. 74 of Stockdale passed away on Thursday December 10, 2020 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. Born in North Charleroi on October 1, 1946 to the late John Bernard and Margaret Vivian (Kosko) Martin. John was an electrician who was retired from Combustion Engineering  Monongahela Plant. John was a proud Monessen High School Graduate Class of 1964 who never missed a reunion, and he also enjoyed going to the gym to talk with his old high school friends. He served his country in the United States National Guard and he served his community on the Stockdale City Council.  John loved sports such as the Steelers, Penguins and Pine Richland athletics, where his grandchildren play school  sports. He liked playing with his new gadgets such as cell phones and laptops. He also took many memorable vacations with his family to Walt Disney World in Florida.  John is survived by his Wife Thelma (Kent)Martin; One daughter Sherri Martin; one son and daughter-in-law Ronald (Lana) Martin; 3 grandchildren Owen, Nolan and Adalyn Martin; one brother Terry Martin; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Monday from 3 pm until 7 pm In the Robert A Billick Funeral Home Inc. Grand Blvd. & Marion Ave. Monessen www.billicksfuneralhome.com . The funeral service will be private on Tuesday with Fr. Mike Crookston officiating.  Entombment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Due to the new COVID-19 restrictions only 10 guests will be allowed inside the funeral home at a time we ask that you please keep your stay short so we can accommodate everyone also masks and social distancing are required.