3/25/2025
Martin J. “Marty” Start Jr., beloved husband of Rita Higgins Start for 69 years, entered his heavenly rest on March 25, 2025 at home, Lancaster, PA. He was the loving father to Elizabeth Colwell and Patricia Herr, both of Lancaster; grandfather to Jason (Bethany) Tiedemann, Bryan (Malvina) Tiedemann, Rebecca Tiedemann, Laura (Matthew) Koehler and Bradley Herr; great-grandfather to Jordan, Brandon, Nicolas, Ellis, Carson, Camille, Leonardo and one on the way in May, Rhys; big brother to Joan Martin, TX. A sister, Mary Lou DelRossi and a brother, Pete Pheffer predeceased him.
Marty served during the Korean War. After his service in the Army, he became a police officer and Little League coach in Haddonfield, NJ eventually moving to Lancaster to work as General Manager at Manheim Auto Auction. He also served as a board member at the Reading Phillies for many years. A true lover of sports especially Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, he never missed cheering for his grandchildren’s games from midgets to college.
The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, Mar. 29, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster with viewing from 10 – 11 a.m. at the church. Private Interment: St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Lancaster.