Obituaries

Patricia "Patty" Diane Martin, 81, of Florence, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was a former member of St. Benedict Parish in Covington, KY, and was a 1962 graduate of La Salette Academy in Covington, KY. Patty became a legal secretary at the age of 18, working with the late Judge Dan Goodenough. She worked with other attorneys for 40 years before becoming the secretary with Covington Holmes Vocational School in Covington, KY, and later with Villa Madonna Academy High School in Villa Hills, KY.

Patty was an avid reader. She kept up with the friends she made throughout her years of schooling, and was active with them in several different clubs and groups.

Patty was preceded in death by her loving husband: Norman Martin; daughter: Laura Martin and brother: John (living: Deborah) Isenhour.

She is survived by her children: Sean Martin and Brian Martin; siblings: Linda Isenhour, Elaine Isenhour and Mark Isenhour; grandchildren: Brenna Martin, Ella Martin, Killian Martin and 7 nieces and nephews.

Visitation will take place on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 9:00 AM until the Catholic Prayer Service at 11:30 AM at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Interment will follow at Mother of God Cemetery in Fort Wright, KY.

Memorials are suggested to: National Kidney Foundation c/o kidney.org (and/or) American Heart Association c/o heart.org. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com