Obituary of Johnson Martin

Martin Johnson, PhD Unexpectedly on Friday, January 6, 2017, age 77, of Squirrel Hill. Loving husband of Sally Martin; father of Kelly Martin (husband Michael Altman) and Alexander “Zandy” Martin; grandfather of Mia Altman; brother of twin Lillian Eady, Joan Martin, Ronald Martin and the late Jimmy and Jean Martin; also survived by nieces and nephews. He was born on November 11, 1939 in Philadelphia and moved to Pittsburgh in the early 1970’s. John was a long time educator and believed that with education any child could map a future. As a teacher at Falk School, a Principal at Homewood Montessori, and the Director of Career Development for Pittsburgh Public Schools he truly loved working with his students. He was a sports enthusiast and voracious reader who enjoyed classical music, laughing at the Marx brothers, watching Westerns and singing to his granddaughter. Friends received at McCabe Bros., Inc. Funeral Home, www.mccabebrothers.com, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside, on Saturday, January 14, from 11:30 am until time of service at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to UNICEF. www.unicefusa.org/help/donate