Pauline F. Martin 1934-2025

Polly leaves behind a legacy of strength, compassion and vibrant community engagement.

Born on Nov. 20, 1934, in Youngstown, Polly was the beloved daughter of Paul Henry Ongerth and Florence Edith Dressel Ongerth. Life demanded resilience from an early age, when her father passed away. Polly, only 11, helped her mother raise her younger siblings, instilling in her the determination and tenacity that defined her entire life.

A proud graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and the Trumbull Memorial School of Nursing, Polly dedicated her career to serving others as a registered nurse at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, for an impressive 30 years. Her compassion, no-nonsense approach and remarkable work ethic earned her the deep respect of colleagues and the gratitude of countless patients. Polly’s nursing career was an immense source of pride.

Polly married John A. Martin on May 22, 1956, sharing 47 years of marriage. Together they raised three sons, Ted, Eric and Geoff Martin.

Polly’s talents extended far beyond her work as a nurse. An exceptional quilter, she was an active member of the Ohio Star Quilters and generously shared her skills, frequently teaching quilting to young people at Howland Scope. Polly was also an enthusiastic participant in community bocce and bingo games, never missing an opportunity to engage in friendly competition or laughter with friends. Her love of reading made her an active participant in Friends of Howland Library, and she was a faithful member of Blessed Sacrament Church.

Those closest to Polly will remember her as strong-willed, tough, and tenacious-a woman who met every challenge head on and never backed down from adversity.

Polly was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John A. Martin; her parents; her sister, Evelyn Mae Delany; and her brother, Arthur William Ongerth.

She will be sadly missed by her three sons, Ted (Leann) Martin of Howland, Eric Martin of Howland and Geoff (Susan) Martin of Galena; and four grandchildren, Abigail Martin, Allison Martin, Marissa Martin and Jack Martin.

Visitation will take place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 18, at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-Blessed Sacrament Church, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren, OH 44483, followed by a 2:30 p.m. funeral Mass at the church, where friends, family and all whose lives she touched, are invited to celebrate Polly’s remarkable life.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made, in Polly’s name, to St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-Blessed Sacrament Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.

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