Obituaries

Santina “Dolly” Martin

February 12, 2026

Santina “Dolly” Martin, 89, of Carneys Point, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Born in Penns Grove, Dolly was the beloved daughter of Nicola and Vincenza DiLorenzo Dilutis. She was a proud graduate of Penns Grove High School and remained deeply connected to the community she called home throughout her life. Dolly retired from Henry D. Young Insurance Company after many years of dedicated service. She also worked at Corpus Christi RC Church, where her faith and love of church life were evident to all who knew her. A devoted and active member of her community, Dolly belonged to the Senior Saints, Altar & Rosary Society, the Red Hats, the Washington Club, and the Penns Grove, Carneys Point, and Oldmans Township Historical Society. Each year, Dolly also volunteered for the local American Red Cross Blood Drive. She treasured fellowship, service, and preserving the rich history of her hometown. Above all, Dolly was devoted to her family. She found her greatest joy in being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and her warmth, strength, and steady presence will be deeply missed. She is survived by her two sons, Clayton and his wife Delores, and David and his wife Stephanie; her eight grandchildren, Steven, Christina, Jennifer, Matthew, Colleen, Gemma, Olivia, and Sophia; and her six great-grandchildren, Regina, Isaac, Marlee, Max, Anthony, and Theodore. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Clayton P. Martin; her daughter, Diana; and her brother, Anthony.