Sara "Sally" E. Martino

Sara “Sally” Martino, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, passed away peacefully on 2/12/2026 at the age of 81 (she’s gonna hate that I did that) in Springfield, Pa. She was surrounded by love and of course, her dogs! Born on 9/13/1944 in Clifton Heights to Catherine and Joseph "Michael" Halfpenny, Sally lived a life defined by compassion, strength, patriotism and unwavering devotion to her family. She was the heart of her home and the steady foundation upon which her family built their lives. Sally was known for her kindness, warm smile, generous spirit and comedic personality. The center of attention, Sally never shied away from the spotlight. Whether it was on the gridiron as a Clifton Heights cheerleader or winning a Jitterbug dance contest with husband, Chas, she was no stranger to attention. Sally had a special gift for making others feel welcome and valued. Her patented greeting, “Pretty good and yoooooooou?” was a staple in Delco! Predeceased by her siblings, Joanne Merkins and Joseph Halfpenny. Her greatest joy was her family. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Chuck, John and Thomas (Ashley); her grandchildren, Elana, Julia, Sophia and Thomas, Jr; and her dogs, Romeo and Kelly; siblings,Catherine D’Alonzo, Michele (John) Cappello, Martha (John) Halfpenny Verdi, Michael Halfpenny, Medard Halfpenny, and Charles Halfpenny. In her free time, Sally enjoyed decorating her home and lawn for the holidays. The most festive house on the block! She found happiness in simple moments—family dinners, holiday gatherings, and quiet conversations on the porch. Her true joy, however, was being the face of Nirvana Hair Gallery. Behind that desk, dressed to the nines; hair, makeup and earrings all enhanced her natural beauty! It is there where she was most happy. Greeting clients with her inappropriate welcomes and running that salon like a Fortune 500 company. Though our hearts are heavy, we celebrate a life well lived and a love that will never fade. Her wisdom, grace, and unconditional love will remain with us always. Visitation: Friday, 6:00-9:00 pm at St. Dorothy Church 4910 Township Line Road Drexel Hill and Saturday, 9:00 am at St. Dorothy Church. Funeral Mass: Saturday, 10:00 am at St. Dorothy Church. Interment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her name be made to Providence Animal Center at https://providenceac.org/ or ACCTS Philly at https://acctphilly.org/ She will be deeply missed and forever loved. Condolences: www.lombardofuneralhomes.com

Sara "Sally" E. Martino

September 13, 1944 - February 12, 2026