A very much loved and trusted, one-of-a-kind, family man, and friend. Martin L. Matula, 82, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his home in Shoemakersville, PA (Near Leesport) from congestive heart failure. He and his wife of 57 years moved there to be closer to family. Formerly of Moore Township, he was born in Bath on October 1, 1938, to Paul, Sr. and Bessie (Newhard) Matula. Martin graduated from Northampton High School in 1956. He joined the Air Force working as a tele-type technician in foreign countries and Washington, DC for four years. Back home, he and his Air Force buddy from Philadelphia hung siding for his brother, Paul. Later taking over, purchasing, and running Nazareth Aluminum Supply until his retirement. Marty, his wife Fran and son Jason became active members of First Baptist Church of Bethlehem. Martin served on the Board of Trustees and on the church camp committee for "Camp Ichthus" in Palmerton. Marty enjoyed working with his hands, building bird houses, gardening, and many other projects around home and church. He loved exploring back roads and sharing time with his family. He was preceded in death by son David at age 10, on January 8, 1980, and brothers: Paul Jr., Ed, and Jon, and a sister: Donna (Chuck) Warrington. He is survived by his wife: Frances (Chamberlain) Matula, of Norristown; a daughter: Mindy Matula, Shoemakersville; a son: Jason Matula, Bethel; a brother: Carl Matula, Sumter, SC; a sister: Carol Fishwick, Owens Cross Roads, AL; and two treasured grandchildren: Joshua Torrey, Bethel, and Sarah Muthama, Myerstown; and three cherished great-granddaughters: Jaiden, Aaliyah, and Hannah. A celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 7:00 pm from First Baptist Church, 3235 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Martin's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or your local chapter of Disabled American Veterans. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Leesport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com