Kenneth A. Martin, Sr., 83, a resident of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 10th, 2024.

Kenneth was born in Pottsville on March 28, 1941, a son of the late Robert and Laura (Starr) Martin.  He grew up in Pottsville, then moved to the Philadelphia area where he met his wife, the former Alice Hossler, and then returned to Shenandoah to raise his family.  He was a faithful member of the Girardville United Methodist Church.

Kenneth was retired as a maintenance man for Ateeco, Inc., (Mrs. T's) in Shenandoah.  In his retirement, he could be found doing mechanic work at Harpers Garage in Frackville or Kowalski's garage in Shenandoah.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and scratch off lotteries.

In addition to his wife Alice (Hossler) Martin who passed away in 2003, he was preceded in death by siblings, Robert, Carl and HenryMartin, Darlet Marticio and Emily Davis.

He is survived by his children, Kenneth A. Martin (Shannon); Brenda Ney (Albert); Alice Dudeck (Joe) and Bonnie Martin.  He leaves behind seven grandchildren, Kenneth Martin III, Tanner Martin, Payton Martin, McKenzie Boyer, Joey Lazarchick, Anthony Ney and Jeremiah Ney, along with five great grandchildren, Levi Boyer, Brian Boyer III, Ellie Martin, Dax Martin and Delainey Ney.

He is also survived by three siblings, June Renninger, Joan Tray and Russell Martin, along with many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 19th at 12 Noon at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown.  A time for visitation will be held with Kenneth's family from 11-12 Noon, prior to the service.

To leave an online condolence or for more information, please visit www.ringtownfuneral.com