Obituary of Reynold Dale Martz

Mays Point: Age 87, passed away November 27th with his family by his side. Born March 27, 1927 in Lockhaven, PA the son of Clover and Pearl Martz. Reynold spent most of his time growing up in Brookville, PA. As a young man he worked as a lumberjack and at age 18 he enlisted in the Army. He was a World War II Veteran stationed in Italy for three years where he worked for the Army Corp of Engineers, repairing buildings and bridges. He became the assistant to the governor of Treista, Italy. After coming home from overseas he married the love of his life, Helen (Matson) and worked at the Brookville Sylvania plant in Pennsylvania. After the plant closed he relocated to Tyre, NY and worked at the Sylvania plant in Seneca Falls as a Quality Control Supervisor. Reynold resided in the Mays Point area so he could start his game bird business. He was known as the “Bird Man” of Mays Point. Reynold was well known throughout the region and taught many people about wildlife. He also worked for the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge as a rehabilitator for many years which he thoroughly enjoyed. He was a great outdoorsman. While working full time for his family and operating his game farm he also was a member of the Masonic Lodge and American Legion in Savannah. He also was a volunteer fireman for the Magee Fire Dept. in Tyre. Reynold had a handshake and a smile for everyone. He always had a kind word for everyone he met. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Helen (Matson) Martz, his daughter Debbie (Harold) Sweeney, his son Barry Martz, his daughter Paula (Frank) Betts, grandson Mark (Jessica) Sweeney, granddaughter Tracy (Squire) Knight, granddaughter Rosalie Betts, great- grandson Noah Waye and many close friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Unit 3200 Floor at the Clifton Springs Nursing Home for all your kindness and support. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held Wednesday December 3rd at 4 p.m. at the Savannah Community Church, Seneca Street, Savannah, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arthur Meehan American Legion Post in Savannah, Savannah Community Church or to the Magee Fire Department, Tyre, NY. Arr: Norton Funeral Home of Savannah.