Martin P. Fella Jr., 74, of Northampton, died unexpectedly in Lowville, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2025. He was the husband of Andrea (Mininger) Fella for 38 years.

Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Martin P. Sr. and Caroline V. (Kovalcik) Fella.

He was a 1968 graduate of Northampton Area High School.

He furthered his education attending Lehigh Community College, completed photography courses in 1974 and attended Kodak Marketing and Education Center in Rochester, N.Y., in 1975.

He entered the family business after graduation as a photographer and lab technician. He was owner of Fella Studios Inc.

He was the NAHS yearbook photographer and consultant/instructor from 1977 to 2018.

He was a longtime member of Northampton Exchange Club, presently serving on the board of directors. He served as grand marshal and committee member for the Jack Frost Parade. He was a member of Northampton Chamber of Commerce and served on the board of directors.

He was also active with Boy Scouts of America, having earned Eagle Scout in 1968 and served as a committee member, chairman and treasurer for Troop 54 from 1992 to 2015 and as assistant Scout master for Boy Scout Troop 40, from 2000 to 2003.

He was also a Minsi Trail Council career speaker for Northampton Area Middle School from 1990 to 2005. He received the Chapel of the Four Chaplains Award for collegial selfless behavior in 1989.

An award-winning photographer, he was received into the Professional Photographers of America, as a certified professional photographer in 1995. He was selected and honored in 2023 as an NAHS Distinguished Graduate.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Brent M. Fella and wife Eun Hye; a grandson, Max O.; two brothers, James P. and wife Edie and George O. and wife Janet; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Geraldine C. Stracqualursi.

A memorial service will take place 11 a.m. Feb. 15 at St. Peter United Church of Christ, 8142 Valley View Road, Northampton, 18067.

Contributions may be made to American Heart Association and Sanctuary at Haafsville, both c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.