Theodore “Ted” J. Martin, 94, of Beaver, passed away on March 14th, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford.
He was born in Pittsburgh on November 26th, 1930, a son of the late Charles and Marie (Davis) Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann (Barnes) Martin, his daughter, Linda Kopicko, two brothers, Charles and William Martin, his sister, Carroll Mihlfried and his daughter-in-law, Karen Andrasko.
He is survived by one son, William (Katrina) Andrasko of Nolensville, Tennessee, four daughters: Laurie (Gilbert) Villanueva of Pittsburgh, Marcie (David) Hough of Chesapeake, Virginia, Kellie (William) Disario of Cape Coral, Florida and Betsy (Douglas) Kopicko of Beaver; one son-in-law, John Kopicko of Bellevue, 12 grandchildren: John Scott (Susan) Kopicko, William (Lisa) Andrasko, Robert (Lauren) Kopicko, Jason (Kodi) Andrasko, Jaimie (Justin) Dzelzkalns, Sarah (Evan) Disario, Ada Villanueva, Andrew Disario, Evan Villanueva, Justin Kopicko, Ethan Kopicko and Rachel Kopicko; 9 great grandchildren, his sisters, Eleanor Martin, Jean Babowal and Lois Martin, as well as several nieces, nephews and their families.
Theodore was a proud graduate of North Catholic High School. He worked at Mellon Bank for 35 years, where he served as an operations manager, gaining respect for his professionalism, work ethic, and leadership. Outside of his professional life, he was an avid golfer who loved reading and crossword puzzles. He was also a lover of travel, finding great joy in his vacations to Hawaii and Picton, Ontario, where he spent many relaxing days with his wife and family, surrounded by the beauty of nature. His greatest joy in life was his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, always putting the needs of his loved ones first. He cherished the time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, offering wisdom, laughter, and endless love. His deep bond with his family was the cornerstone of his life. In his later years, he embraced technology with enthusiasm, becoming a technically savvy senior citizen. He was an inspiration to all who knew him, always eager to learn and grow, no matter his age.
Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, March 19th, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Theodore’s memory to Twelve Loaves Soup Kitchen, 1031 2nd Avenue, New Brighton, PA, 15066.