Kathryn A Martin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Our beloved Kathryn Arvanitis Martin passed away peacefully Sunday morning at her residence at the Sunset House in Toledo. She resided there with her husband, Robert, who preceded her in death. Kathryn was born April 1, 1931 to Michael and Helen Arvanitis in Toledo. She grew up in the North End, where she was loved by many friends and relatives from the area. She was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Kathryn went to Lagrange Elementary School and graduated from Woodward High School in 1949. One of Kathryn’s first jobs was working at Woolworth’s in downtown Toledo. She later worked as a teller at Toledo Trust where she met the love of her life, Robert Martin. They were married on June 26, 1971 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Together Bob and Katie enjoyed travelling to many destinations around the world where Katie loved to shop, sunbathe and relax, while Bob would seek out new watercolor subjects to paint. In her later years Katie became rather famous with downtown population, as a waitress at Theo’s, owned by her brother, Ted and sister in law, Joanne. She thoroughly enjoyed interacting with the patrons and staff. Kathryn is survived by her brother, Ted (Joanne) Arvanitis of Toledo; sister, Mary Provenzano; as well as many nieces, nephews, step children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy and sister, Sophia. Many thanks go to the staff of the Sunset House for their wonderful care of Kate. Friends are invited to visit from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, where Trisagion Prayers will be recited at 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Friday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 740 North Superior Street with Fr. Nicholas Kostis officiating. Interment in the Chapel of Peace at Toledo Memorial Park. Condolences may be expressed to Kathryn’s family online at www.ansberg-west.com

Kathryn A Martin

April 1, 1931 - June 4, 2017