Pamelia D. Martin, had infectious smile

Pamelia D. Martin passed away after a long illness Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Mentor, Ohio. She was born Pamelia Anne Dannemann in Towanda, Pa., Aug. 21, 1935, to Charles J. Dannemann and Janice Meredith Dannemann, both of Towanda. Pam graduated from Towanda High School and went on to graduate from Katharine Gibbs School for secretarial training.

Pam married Robert Travis Martin Sept. 3, 1954, in Towanda. They had two children, Robert Travis Martin Jr. and Janice Meredith Martin. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Joseph E. Ambrose III, Meredith Anne Ambrose, Robert Travis Martin III and Hannie Beth Abesa Martin. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert “Bob” (deceased 2010, born in Prospect Park, Pa., graduated from the Naval Academy class of 1954); as well as brothers, Charlie and Edward; and sister, Kathleen. 

At various times in her life, Pam worked in real estate, as an administrative assistant at Eastern College, and at Sunoco Logistics. Pam also appeared in Pepsodent commercials, no doubt because of her infectious smile. She enjoyed tennis, traveling and her family. Having moved over 30 times during her life, most of her time was spent in the Philadelphia area.

Pam enjoyed maintaining a well-ordered home, usually decorated in shades of green and with various antiques collected from auctions throughout her life, and art painted by her husband, Bob. Her main focus and primary joy of her life was her children, both of whom will miss her dearly. We will also miss her cinnamon rolls, which never had enough sugar and cinnamon goop.

Many knew Pam as a kind, giving and happy person whose smile could light up a room. She will be greatly missed.

We want to thank the staff of the Preserve and the Hospice of the Western Reserve for all their love and kindness, and their care of Pam.

Pam asked that there be no gatherings or formal funeral arrangements. She will be cremated and laid to rest in Towanda in a small private family gathering.

Donations may be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, hospicewr.org. 

To leave condolences, visit jeffmonrealfuneralhome.com.