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VIENNA - Martin J. Bottar Jr. entered into eternal rest late Tuesday evening, March 4, 2025, following a period of declining health. He was 87.
Martin was born Sept. 9, 1937, in Sharon, Pa., a son of Martin J. Bottar Sr. and Florence Moroco Bottar.
He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1956 and was a member of their undefeated football team. After high school, he enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corps to protect our flag and help keep our country free. He achieved the rank of Corporal and was honorably discharged from his duties. In 1958, as a member of the Fourth Battalion, 8th Marine Division, Martin did a transatlantic cruise on the USS Muliphen to Lebanon and took part in the Lebanese Crisis.
On May 8, 1965, he married the love of his life, Miss Elinor L. Mizicko, and she became his world. They enjoyed traveling and listening to music at Packard Music Hall.
His working career started when he was a machinist at Sharon Steel. He then became a tool and die maker at Packard Electric, dedicating over 30 years of service to that company before officially retiring.
Martin was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Vienna; the American Legion Post 299, Sharon, Pa.; and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 3521, Vienna.
In his spare time, he enjoyed reading, listening to old country and polka music, chopping wood, working in the garden and around the house, as well as admiring his fruit trees. However, spending time going to his kids sporting events, pulling his grandkids around on his Gravely tractor and having bonfires in the woods are the things he loved most. He taught his family the value of a dollar and the importance of investing early.
Survivors include his bride of 59 years, Elinor; children, Heidi (Chris) Baldy of Pittsburgh, Pa., Scott (Meridith) Bottar of Blythewood, South Carolina, Holly (Bill) Cross of Lyons, Colorado, and Jennifer (Rick) Lansky of Boulder, Colorado; grandchildren, Nicole, Ellie, Renee, Chrissa, Matthew, Jackson, Andrew, Ryan, Jack and Samantha; step-grandchildren, Jess, Ben and Beth; step-great-grandchildren, Della, Aida, Alexander and Allison; and brother, Daniel (Judy) Bottar of Brookfield.
Martin was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Florence Marlene Mitchell.
A time of gathering to honor Martin's life will be from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2025, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4453 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna, OH 44473. Military honors will be rendered by the Wheatland and the West Middlesex Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions can be made to the VFW Post 3521, P.O. Box 37, Vienna, OH 44473.
Coordination of this tribute for Mr. Bottar was presented by Daniel Briceland, owner and director of Briceland Funeral Service LLC, Brookfield, OH 44403, 330-509-3135.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for Martin's family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com.
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