Christine F. Martin, 100, of Akeley, PA, died Tuesday morning, December 13, 2022, at her residence. 

She was born November 28, 1922, in Chesterfield, Clearfield County, PA.  Christine was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Rapasky Molner.  She was a former resident of Smith Mills, Clearfield County, PA., and has resided in Russell, PA., since 1956.  She was employed with Blair Corporation for 11 years, retiring in 1987.  

Christine was a member of St. James R.C. Church, Jamestown, N.Y. and a former member of Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church, Frewsburg, N.Y. She was an avid walker, cook, gardener and enjoyed canning.  She loved the outdoors and was known to have her home always open to friends and family. 

She is survived by her children – John Martin of Youngsville, PA., Roy Martin and wife, Laura of Russell, PA., Elizabeth Blyth of Youngsville, PA., David Martin and wife, Karen, Sharon Thompson and husband, Denny, all of Russell, PA., Christine Harden and husband, Jim of Warren, PA., George Martin and wife, Trudy of Russell, PA., Irene Funk and husband, Michael of Abilene, TX., several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Martin who died August 28, 1973, whom she married September 26, 1942, in Ramey, PA., 6 Brothers – John Rapasky, George, Jack, Steve, Mike and Joseph Molner, 5 Sisters – Jane Semon, Susan Granger, Catherine Day, Ann Klett, Irene Weikart, 1 Granddaughter – Renee Martin, a Daughter-in-law, Sherryn Martin, a Son-in-law, Brian Blyth.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 5 to 7 P.M. where a funeral service will be conducted Friday, December 16, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. with Deacon Michael Lennon, officiating.  Interment will be in Hale Cemetery, Akeley, PA. 

Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Russell Volunteer Fire Department, 66 Perrrigo Lane, Russell, PA. 16345. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhommeinc.com