
MARTIN WILLIAM A. Age 75, of Lakeland, FL, entered eternal life on February 29, 2016. Born March 24, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late David and Ruth Martin. Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia Martin; and his brother, Reed Martin of Plum Borough, PA (Delores). He is also survived by his children, Cynthia Martin (Tom Finney) of Windsor, NY, Kimberly Abels (James) of Lakeland, FL, Christine Needles (James) of Pittsburgh, PA, Melanie Vadzemnieks (David) of Fairview, PA, David Martin (Charissa Sheptak) of Ridgewood, NY. In addition, he is survived by 12 grandchildren, Nicholas, Christopher and Rachel Lawrence, Matthew, Rebecca, Gretchen and Alexander Needles, Jacob and Hannah Vadzemnieks, Metro, Euphrozinia and Ivan Martin. Bill worked at Duquesne Light for 41 years and Walt Disney World after retiring to Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Good Shepherd Hospice or St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Memorial Garden Fund, both of Lakeland, FL. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb