Dorothy Ellen Martin, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2022 with her three sons at her side. She was born April 26th, 1933 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of Clark and Beatrice (McBride) Humphreys (both deceased). Dorothy graduated from Cleveland Heights High School, where she was a member of the well-known Heights Choir. Following graduation, she attended Ohio State University. She worked at University Hospital before marrying William O. Martin. Together they built a home in Chesterland, Ohio and raised three sons – Bill, Steve, and Jim. She was a devoted homemaker for most of her life. She served as a Scout den mother for three years and was a Scout widow to her Scout leader husband for many more years. She worked as a dispatcher for the Chester Township Police Department. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kathryn “Katy” (Humphreys) Earnest, and a granddaughter, Keri (Martin) Boyton. Surviving in addition to her husband of 68 years, William O. Martin, are her sons – William (Patti) of Malvern, Ohio; Steven (Rachelle) of Malvern, Ohio; and James (Cara) of Prescott, Arizona; five grandchildren – Sandy (Patrick) Conochan, Steven “Chip” (Morgan) Martin, Craig (Kelsey) Martin, Alaina Martin, and Cole Martin; and eight great grandchildren – Liam, Patrick, Isaac, Eliana, Gianna, Acen, Brexley, and Rory Martin. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 12th, 2022, at Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home, located at 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026. Visitation is from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday February 12th 2022 at the funeral home, followed by a service of remembrance at 12:30pm. Burial service will follow at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local humane society, as Dorothy had a great love for animals.
