Dr. John Martsolf

Dr. John Martsolf, 98 of Sebring, passed away Wednesday, Jan 25, at Copeland Oaks Assistant Living Center. Born in North Ridgeville, on Oct. 30, 1918, he was the son of the late Philip and Aleda (Hier) Martsolf. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Clifton Henley Martsolf, sister, Margary Krieger, and In Laws RB and Una Henley. Dr. Martsolf was a Physician that specialized in General Surgery. He was an Intern Resident at Alantic City Hospital from 1944 - 1946, Poly Clinic Hospital in Harrisburg, PA (1950-1952). He also served at Beaver Valley General Hospital, Providence Hospital, Rochester General, and Medical Center of Beaver County. He graduated from New Brighton High School in 1936. He went on to graduate from Oberlin College in 1940; Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA in Jan. 1944, and University of Pennsylvania Graduate School in 1949. He served in the United States Army from 1942 till 1948. From 1942 till 1943 he was an ASTP at Jefferson Medical, and a Captain of the Medical Corp from 1946 till 1948, and European Theater of Operations (ETO) Dr. Martsolf belonged to Beaver County Medical Society, PA State Medical Society, AMA, Diplomat American Board of Surgery, American College of Surgeons, President of Beaver County Medical Society in 1956, President (At Various Times) staffs of Beaver Valley Hospital, Providence Hospital Chief of Staff and Hospital Board of Directors from 1965- 1982. He was the First President of New Brighton Library Board, started New Brighton Historical Society, with Liberian, Mrs. Stafford, Daugherty Township and New Brighton School Board Member, AFS Committee, Beaver Falls for 25 years, Pittsburgh Council of International Visitors, American Host Program and Travelogue Committee for 15 years. He was a Session Member of Presbyterian Church of Beaver Fall. He served on the Board of Trustees and very active as a choir member. Dr. Martsolf is survived by his daughter, Margery (Michael) Willson, Son; Dr. John (Cathy) Martsolf, Esq. Fredrick (Nancy) Martsolf and Dr. Robert (Donna) Martsolf. He has 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by Special Friends, John and Gertrude Reed and Family. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Copeland Oaks with the Pastor David Parry officiating. There will be a reception following the service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Bayview Association or Copeland Oaks. Funeral Arrangement are by Dean's Funeral Home, Sebring, Ohio. Friends and Family may sign the guest book and send condolences to our website at www.deansfuneralhome.com