Helen Mae Martin

Helen Mae Martin, 90, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 3, 2022 at Gillette Nursing Home in Warren.

Helen was born on May 2, 1932 in Fowler, OH, a daughter of the late Thad and Marian Barker.

She was a graduate of Fowler High School and drove school bus for Champion Schools for 25 years.

She loved playing the piano, camping, watching the Cleveland Indians with her husband, and being around her family. She was an active member at Champion Presbyterian Church.

Helen will be deeply missed by her loving children, Kathleen (Danny) Downing, Robert (Sandy) Martin, Thomas (Brenda) Martin, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Martin; grandchildren, Mandy, Jennie, Mallory, Julie, Jessie, Sallie, and Jeffrey; step-grandchildren, Jeff, Josh, Michael, Chandler, and Nolan; 15 great-grandchildren; and two step-great granddaughters.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Marl Martin, whom she married on August 12, 1950 and passed on March 2, 2018; and her siblings, Betty Beach, Fern Jarvis, and Thad “Dick” Barker Jr.

Family and friends may visit from 4-5:00PM on Wednesday September 7, 2022 at Champion Presbyterian Church located at 4997 Mahoning Ave. NW in Champion, with funeral services to follow at 5:00PM.

A private burial will take place Thursday September 8, 2022 at Dugan Cemetery in Fowler Township.

Memorial contributions can be made in Helen’s memory to the Champion Presbyterian Church.

Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com