James Calvin "Jim" Martin

James C. “Jim” Martin, of Coburn passed away at his home on Sunday, March 22, 2026.  He was 75.  Born February 6, 1951, in Bellefonte, Jim was a son of the late Morris E. “Mike” and Esther A. (Thompson) Martin.  On the morning of October 14, 1972, Jim set out to the woods for one of his favorite pastimes, squirrel hunting.  Later that day he exchanged wedding vows with the love of his life, Donna Witherite, who survives.

Jim was a 1969 graduate of Penns Valley High School.  After graduation, Jim served our country in the U. S. Army.  When he returned home, he went to work for his father at Martin’s Feed Mill.  In 1984, Jim started his own business, Jim Martin Masonry, which he continued doing until he retired.

He was an avid fisherman and hunter.…especially squirrels.  He enjoyed watching Pirate baseball, Steeler football and NASCAR racing.  Jim was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in Aaronsburg, the Millheim Fireman’s Club and the American Legion Keystone Post # 444 in Millheim.  Jim was well known in the community and proud of the beef that he raised and sold locally. 

In addition to his wife Donna, Jim is survived by one son, Rawn “Rawnie” Martin (Karen) of Shrewsbury; three brothers, Paul Martin (Carol) of Millheim, Robert Martin (Betty) and Edward Martin (Mary) both of Aaronsburg. 

Family and friends will be received from 10:00 am until noon on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Salem Lutheran Church in Aaronsburg.  The funeral service will follow at noon with Pastor Becky Horn officiating.  Jim will be laid to rest in Salem Lutheran Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim’s memory may be given to the American Heart Association or to the American Lung Association.  

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