Chester Zoning Board Member, Youth Coach Dies at 68

John Martin spent 20 years living in Chester Borough, and made the most of his time by volunteering in the community.

The Long Island native died recently at the age of 68.

While living in Chester for the past two decades, Martin volunteered as a Zoning Board of Adjustment member and youth sports coach.

Professionally, Martin was a talented woodworker, designing furniture and jewelry boxes among other things.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Gail, a daughter, two step-children, and four grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Aug. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the William Leber Funeral Home on Furnace Road in Chester.

Memorial donations may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, P.O. Box 50008, Studio City, CA 91614-5001 or to Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Attn.: CONTRIBUTIONS, One Intrepid Square, West 146th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036.