Patricia Martens

Patricia Mary Martens, age 95, of Danville, died peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021. Born on September 29, 1925 in Union City, NJ, she grew up there and in Weehawken, NJ. She was the beloved wife of the late Warren J. Martens; they were married for 48 years until his passing in 2003. Loving mother of Susan (John) Meyer, Peter Martens, Elizabeth Pickeral, Carolyn (Joseph) Michaud and Maria (Michael Ryan) Young; grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of one. She was predeceased by her two son-in-law’s, Allen N. Pickeral and Peter M. Young. After marrying, she and Warren raised their family in Massapequa, NY. They moved to Danville in 1984, where she remained until her death. During her life she enjoyed oil painting and was an avid reader. After moving to Danville, she became a dedicated parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Danville, and was actively involved with the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), for which she and Warren helped establish Danville's first Chapter. Her family wishes to thank the wonderful staff of Roman Eagle Memorial Home for their tireless dedication and care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to NAMI (www.nami.org) or to Sacred Heart Catholic Church (www.new.sheartchurch.org). Service will be determined at a later date. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, will be serving the Martens family. Online condolences can be made at www.townesfuneralhome.com