Martin Pierson
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Martin Pierson, 90, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on July 8, 2026. For several months, Marty resided at Highland Manor Nursing Home, Exeter. There he received loving care from the staff and his roommate Bob Kehler.
Marty was born, August 25, 1935, the last of 9 children to Frank Pierson and Carmella Rotondaro Pierson. He attended and graduated from Pittston Twp. High School Class of 1953. Afterwards, he enlisted in the US Army and served for 2 years. Marty worked construction in his early years and then at Tobyhanna Army Depot until his retirement in 2000.
Marty delighted in reading, gardening, doing word find puzzles, watching sports and Westerns and talking with his niece Cathy and cousins Ann, Mary, Tom, Tim, Judy and his friends from Wilson, Tedrick, and Broad Street. Most of all, he loved being with Chris Monahan, his companion for 25 years. More recently, Marty appreciated Ann and Cathy’s daily visits to Highland, he often said, he did not know what he would do without them.
In addition to his parents, Marty was preceded in death by his siblings and their spouses; Marina Pierson, Nick (Phyllis) Pierson, Frances (Andy) Hawrylich, Betty (John) Donati, Lucille (Joseph) Davidson, Vincent “Jim” Pierson, Joseph (Ann) Pierson, and Eleanor (Leo) Ford.
Marty is survived by his Davidson, Donati, and Pierson nieces and nephews and their children, and by several cousins and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 237 William St., Pittston on Monday July 13, 2026 at 9:30AM. Interment will follow at St. Rocco’s Cemetery.
Following Marty’s desire, there will be no viewing, those wishing to attend are asked to go directly to the church.
In lieu of followers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, St. Vincent’s Kitchen (Wilkes-Barre), or to the donor’s choice of recipient.