Marta L. Colbert 1947-2025
YOUNGSTOWN — Marta Lynn Colbert, 78, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by her family.
Marta, affectionately known as Marty, was born April 16, 1947, in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of James J. Sr. and Margaret Finley Eaton.
She worked as a nursing aide for several nursing homes and cared for people in their homes.
Marty loved her family and the time spent together. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping and doing diamond art.
She is survived by her daughters, Delores DiGiacomo of Niles and Rhonda (Matthew) McIntire of Coitsville; son, David (Tammy) Colbert Jr. of Youngstown; sisters, Patricia (George) Hibbs of Austintown and Nina (Dominic) Piccolo of Orlando, Florida; brother, James J. Eaton Jr. of Youngstown; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Marty was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, David Colbert, whom she married March 10, 1973, and who died Sept. 26, 2017.
Private family services have taken place, per Marty’s wishes.
Professional arrangements were handled by the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel.
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