Martin Franks Reagan

Martin Franks Reagan, 93, formerly of Uniontown, PA, passed away peacefully Monday, May 22, 2023 in McCandless Township, PA. He was born January 17, 1930 and spent the majority of his life in Uniontown.

Marty was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Marie (Franks) Reagan and his spouse Sharlene E. (Starke) Reagan.

He was a graduate of South Union High School Class of 1948 and a retiree from Westinghouse Nuclear Division in Forest Hills, PA. Marty was quick to remind others that he had been retired from Westinghouse longer than he had worked there! Marty served his country and local community as a Marine Corps veteran, having served during the Korean War, was a dedicated South Union Twp. Fireman, trustee and held the offices of both Vice President and President, was a Democratic Precinct Committee Person and South Union Twp. Auditor among many other community services too numerous to mention. He was an avid tomato gardener and was even able to plant his garden this year. Marty adored his dachshunds. He made friends wherever he went and lived life to the fullest. In April of 2020 he made the difficult decision to leave his beloved Uniontown and move to McCandless Twp, with his wife Sharlene, to be cared for by family. He rarely missed a Wednesday phone call to all his wonderful friends he left behind. Even in his final days he could put a smile on the face of anyone, including the nurses and doctors who cared for him, with his quick wit, humming jingles, singing and his dancing feet.

Marty is survived by his brother, Harry Reagan (Barbara), former spouse, Beverly Beal and children, Debbie Berry, Marty Reagan, Jr. and Jill Humbert, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a beloved stepfather to Steve Ramey (Sue) and Ray Ramey (Kelly) and grandfather to Brittany (Levi) Tonet, Isabelle Ramey and Justin Ramey. He was a devoted dog father to his dachshund Rusty. Marty was loved by all who were lucky to know him, and he will be deeply missed.

Friends will be received in the Shell Funeral home, Inc., 164 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA on Monday, May 29th from 6 to 8 PM and on Tuesday, May 30th until 11 AM the time of service with Rev. Heather Simpson officiating. Entombment will follow at Sylvan Heights Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the South Union Volunteer Fire Dept., 1 Fireman Drive, Uniontown, PA 15401 or Fayette Friends of Animals, P.O. Box 1282, Uniontown, PA 15401. South Union Township Volunteer Fire Department will pay their respects Monday at 6:30 PM.

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