FRANCIS J. MARTIN; passed away Saturday March 25, 2023.

Beloved husband of 57 years to Patricia (nee Ramicone). Loving father

of Carey Baucher (husband Steve); devoted grandfather of Grant and Garrett;

son of the late Eileen (nee Adlard) and Francis Martin; brother of the late Joseph.

Francis grew up on the Westside of Cleveland and was a 1955 graduate of St Edward High School.

He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Kent State University.

He taught in both parochial and public schools in Ravenna. He was a principal in Olmsted Falls,

at the Kent State Lab School, and for several schools in the Tallmadge school system where he

retired in 2002 after 38 years in education. Francis was active in the Tallmadge community,

was an avid reader, and enjoyed spending time with his family. Relatives and friends are invited to

gather for a Memorial Mass 11:00am Tuesday April 4, at Church of the Gesu 2470 Miramar Blvd.,

University Heights 44118. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to VNA of Ohio,

925 Keynote Circle #300; Brooklyn Hts., OH 44131