Victor Martinez, Jr., 88, of Vanport Township, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Born May 12, 1935 in Smith Township, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Victor and Sylvia Fornash Martinez, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Alex Watazychyn. Victor will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, Mary V. Kovalesky Martinez; daughters, Theresa (Rich) Stewart and Victoria (Timothy) Regrut; brother, Raymond (Jackie) Martinez; sisters, June Watazychyn and Phylis (Lee) Breyer; grandchildren, Richard (Ashley) Stewart, Jr., Kimberly (Tim Martin) Stewart, Jessica (Zac Patterson) Regrut and Timothy (Tylyn) Regrut; along with great-grandchildren, Harper Patterson, Chloe Stewart and Aubrey Martin.

A proud veteran of the U.S Army, Victor went on to have a long career with both LTV Steel and as an armed security guard at the Shippingport Nuclear Power Station. He was a member of the Midland Sportsman’s Club and St. Francis Cabrini Church of Center Township.

As per Victor’s wishes, all services were private. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.