Anthony Martyne

Anthony W. Martyne, age 64, of Portland was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on Oct. 27, 1959. He was married on Sept. 13, 1997, to Deborah Guggenbiller who survives.

Tony worked for Pengad Printing in Muncie. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where he sang in the choir, was active in civic theatre and had a band “Perfect Strangers” in his younger years as well as performing as a DJ. He was a 1977 Jay County High School graduate and coached Little League for several years. He enjoyed fishing, the Cincinnati Reds and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Surviving is his wife Deborah; two daughters, Monica Plodzien (husband: Michael) of Portland and Kathryn Martyne of Terre Haute; two brothers, David Martyne (wife: Cheryl) of Portland and Matt Martyne (wife: Bonnie) of Convoy, Ohio; one sister, Christy Campbell of Portland; three grandchildren, Alexa, Liam and Sean.

He was preceded in death by a son, Vincent Martyne; brother John Martyne; mother Jean Martyne; and grandmother Genevieve Martyne who raised him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, June 3, at noon in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Fr. Peter Logsdon presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. to noon.

Memorials can be made to the Portland Fire Department.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.