Arnold Wayne Marteny

Arnold Wayne Marteny, age 75, of Belington, WV passed on to his Eternal Home to rest in peace with his Lord Thursday October 15, 2026.  He had been in declining health for the past several months.

Arnold was born April 12, 1951, in Grafton, WV to Francis and Mary Marteny.  He was united in marriage to Teresa Marteny who survives in Belington.

Arnold was devoted Husband, Father, grandfather and friend. His family meant the world to him, especially his grandkids.  He was a man of Faith, always putting the Lord first in whatever he did.  Arnold was a big believer in family.  Holidays were special to him; he cherished the time he spent with loved ones.  He enjoyed the outdoors, when he was in good health, he enjoyed hunting and camping.  One of his many hobbies was cracking hickory nuts in the fall.

During his younger years he attended Souls Harbour Church, later he attended Central Chapel and Crystal Springs Community Church with his late sister Nancy Bolyard.  He was happy to spread the gospel with others.  Many times, he would read scripture to his grandkids.  Most of all Arnold loved his family, a very devoted son to his Mother Mary.  He took great care of her up until she went home to be with the lord.

Arnold worked out of the Labor Union #984, he was a member for 56 years up until his health started failing him. He loved watching sports, especially football and basketball.  Playing board games with family and friends was another thing he enjoyed.  He loved the simple things in life he will be missed greatly by all who knew him, especially his family.

Arnold is survived by his wife Teresa, as well as his sons Darren Marteny and wife Amy, and Jason Marteny;  his brother Darris Marteny; step daughters Bethany Puffinburger, Kimberly Wilmoth; granddaughter Daisy Marteny; step grandchildren Hailee Hadix, Triston Grady, Andre Puffinburger, Kinley Puffinburger, Anna Wilmoth, Ava Wilmoth; step great grandchildren Bently Haddix, Whyat Haddix,; brother-in-law Francis Tub Bolyard; nephews Rodney Bolyard, Shawn Bolyard, Ian Marteny, Darris Junior Marteny, nieces Shana Marteny, Marissa Sams, Kristy Dawn Marteny; and his best friend Jack Wotring.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Nancy; his brother Richard; sister-in-law Rachel and step great grandsons Abel.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date for family and friends.  Arnold has donated his body to the Human Gift Registry of West Virginia University