Martin Joseph Sedlak

Born at his parents’ home on Spetz Hill on November 11, 1930, Martin was the fourth of six children to John Michael Sedlak and Sophia Helen (Bator) Sedlak. He went to Camp David Elementary and Youngsville High School, where he was known as a “big teaser.” He graduated in 1948 and entered the US Navy. He was a submarine mechanic and on the USS Quillback. He was honorably discharged in 1952. He then attended Penn State University and graduated with a degree in Agriculture in 1956.

In 1957, he met the love of his life, Joyce Elaine Shugarts, and they wedded in 1958. Martin worked at the Warren State Hospital for over 25 years and retired in the mid 1980’s. While there, he was a volunteer for the fire department on the grounds, and also a leader for the scout troop there.

Martin and Joyce raised their family in Spring Creek, Pennsylvania, where Martin volunteered for the local Boy Scouts USA Troops 31 of Youngsville, and 55 of Pittsfield. He served as an Eagle Board Advisor; and, he served on the visitation teams to the campsites. He was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award , which is the highest award in Scouting. Martin attended Saint Luke’s parish in Youngsville, PA. Additionally, Martin served as Chaplain for American Legion Post 658 Youngsville, PA, and served many years on the Honor Guard. Martin enjoyed hunting, playing cards, watching Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers football as well as visiting with his family. He loved going to Bingo on Thursdays at the Legion; and he enjoyed attending the Legion for brunches, eating waffles and his “really good coffee”, which was coffee with Baileys.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce: mother Sophia: father; John, Jr. brothers; John, Jr. and Michael: Sisters Mary and Frances: nieces Janet Sedlak and Dena Shivery: nephews, Robert, Gregory, and Douglass Sedlak.

He is survived by his children; Patrick (Lynn) Sedlak of Woodbridge, Virginia, Marie Sedlak Lupone (Christopher) of Austin, Texas: Diane (Gary) Brookhart of Hobbs, New Mexico: and James (Gina Jo) Sedlak of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; brother, George Sedlak, Youngsville, 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their thanks to family, friends and Rouse staff for their kindness during this time.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to any of the following: Boy Scouts of America, Chief Cornplanter Council 416 east 4th street Warren, PA 16365, The Rouse Home 701 Rouse Avenue Youngsville, PA, 16371, Hospice of Warren county, 1 Main Ave, Warren, PA 16365

Expressions of sympathy may be made at www. mckinneyfuneral.com.