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2016 M1

Mace, Dennis E. ; . . Marczuk, Ruth A. Moyer ; . .Martin, Adin H. ; . .Martin, Alvin H. ; . . Martin, Anna Joyce Horning ; . . Martin, Anna N. Hostetter ; . . Martin, Beatrice E. Hochstetler ; . . Martin, Bertha M. Rissler ; . . Martin, C. Lewis ; . . Martin, Charles G. ; . . Martin, Donald ; . . Martin, Donna Lou Kreider ; . . Martin, Doreen Martin ; . . Martin, E. Arlene Buckwalter ; . . Martin, Edith Ellen Layman ; . . Martin, Elam G. ; . . Martin, Elvin K. ; . . Martin, Eric M. ; . . Martin, Erma W. Garman ; . . Martin, Esther B. Hurst Kurtz ; . . Martin, Ethel M. Eisenhour ; . . Martin, Eva S. Brubaker ; . . Martin, George M. ; . . Martin, Hannah E. Fisher ; . . Martin, Harlan M. ; . . Martin, Harold Ray ; . . Martin, Isaac M. ; . . Martin, Isaac S. ; . . Martin, J. Donald , Sr. (Pastor) ; . . Martin, Janelle Rose Jackson ; . . Martin, Janet Ranck ; . . Martin, John R., Sr. ; . . Martin, Jonathan Lee ; . . Martin, Laura R. Hoover ; . . Martin, Lena Z. Martin ; . . Martin, Lester M. ; . . Martin, Levi W. ; . . Martin, Lillian W. Redcay ; . . Martin, Lloyd M. ; . . Martin, Lloyd W. ; . . Martin, Lovina B. Gingrich ; . . Martin, Lucy G. Weaver ; . . Martin, Lydia Jane Martin ; . . Martin, Marian Stover Landis ; . . Martin, Mary E. Martin ; . . Martin, Mary G. ; . . Martin, Melvin M. ; . . Martin, Melvin S. ; . . Martin, Miriam S. "Mim" Beiler Smoker ; . . Martin, Paul M. ; . . Martin, Paul R. ; . . Martin, Paul Z. ; . . Martin, Ralph L. ; . . Martin Raymond H. ; . . Martin, Raymond O. ; . . Martin, Rosalyn Faith ; . . Martin, Roy B. ; . . Martin, Ruth M. Garber ; . . Martin, Thomas Lee ; . . Martin, Titus H. ; . . Martin, Troy L. ; . . Martin, Vera B. ; . . Martin, Vera M. Martin ; . . Massanari, Walter S. ; . . Mast, Felty Edwin ; . . Mast, Gwendolyn ; . . Mast, Mary Wingard ; . . Mast, Omar Devon ; . . Mast, Ora J. ; . . Mast, Robert Wesley ; . . Mathew, John ; . . Matz, Elsie M. Horst High ; . . Mellinger, Ruth L. Lefever ; . . Meyers, Garwood L. ; . .

Mace, Dennis E., 73, of Macungie, Lehigh Co., PA died March 6, 2016 at the same place. He was born February 15, 1943 at Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA. He was married to Marilyn Nester, who survives.

Surviving are children, Deanna Olson (husband Kevin), Jeffrey (wife Cancice), and Anita McSloy; nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Memorial services were held March 11, 2016 at Upper Milford Mennonite Church, Old Zionsville, Lehigh Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Roy Bender, Lancaster, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Marczuk, Ruth A. Moyer, 89, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA, died June 2, 2016 at the same place. She was born April 16, 1927 at Lower Salford, Montgomery Co., PA to Frank and Bertha (Alderfer) Moyer. She was married to John K. Marczuk, who died June 4, 2009.

Surviving are children, Beverly A. Mackaman; Cynthia D. Marczuk; Stephen Marczuk; and Amy P. McCouch and husband Michael; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three sisters, Amanda Kratz, Naomi Krall and husband John, Kathryn Halteman and husband Russell.

Memorial services were held June 6, 2016 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, PA.

Submitted by: Bradley W. Alderfer, Harleysville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Martin, Adin H., 85, of Mt. Joy, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at home.

He was born in Ephrata to Ervin and Anna (Horst) Martin and was the husband of Martha Z. (Horst) Martin.

He was a member of Clearview Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conf.)

Adin was a farmer.

In addition to his wife, Adin is survived by 7 children, Erma, wife of Carl Sensenig of Denver, Harlan, husband of Lois (High) Martin of New Washington, OH, Neal, husband of Susan (Martin) Martin of MacIntire, IA, Daniel, husband of Jane (Rutt) Martin of Ashland,OH, Charles, husband of Ruth Elaine (Burkholder) Martin, Loysville, Ralph, husband of Dorothy (Horst) Martin of Elizabethtown, PA, Abner, husband of Ruth (Weaver) Martin of Mt. Joy; a son-in-law, Omar Wenger of Bellingham, MA; 3 sisters, Elsie, wife of the late Lester Brubaker, Alta, wife of the late Aaron Leid, Nora, wife of Elam Hoover; a brother-in-law, Paul Snyder; 34 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Arlene Wenger; 3 brothers, Elvin, Ammon and Earl Martin; a sister, Miriam Snyder and 5 great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz, PA 17543. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016, 8:45 AM, at the Midway Mennonite Center, with further services at 9:30 AM, at the Clearview Mennonite Church, N. Esbenshade Road, Manheim, with Bishop Lester Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 12/1/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Alvin H., 71, of Myerstown, PA, died on Friday, November 18, 2016 from injuries sustained in an auto accident in Jackson Township, Lebanon County. He was the husband of the late Edna Sensenig Martin. He was born on in East Earl Township, Lancaster County on September 29, 1945, a son of the late Henry and Emma Horst Martin.

Alvin was employed as a farmer and later worked for Wenger's Farm Equipment in Myerstown for 14 years and D. J. Implements. He was still working part-time for Rigidply Rafters Inc. in Richland. He was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference in Myerstown.

Alvin is survived by children, Nadine married to Thomas Weaver of New Holland; Kathryn married to Edwin Martin of Quarryville; Vernon married to Alicia Griener Martin of Lebanon; Cleon married to Sheila Griener Martin of Manheim; Brenda married to Eric Weaver of Mohnton; 20 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; siblings, Marvin married to Esther Martin of Clyde, NY; Naomi married to Peter Shirk of Denver; Edith married to Aaron Zimmerman of Waterloo, NY; Louella married to Isaac Wenger of Shermansdale; Maryann married to Luke Horning of Schaefferstown; Lawrence married to Vera Martin of Lebanon; Alma married to Titus Martin of East Earl; Leroy married to Emma Martin of Denver; Sarah married to Vernon Good of East Earl. He was preceded in death by a son, Alvin Martin, Jr.; sisters, Verna Brubaker and Laura Groff.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 9:30 am in Fairview Mennonite Church, 111 Elco Drive, Myerstown, PA. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing on Tuesday from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm at the Fairview Mennonite Reception Center, 141 Jackson Road, Lebanon, PA. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling his arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 11/21/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Anna Joyce Horning, 66, of 576 Red Run Rd., East Earl, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016
at Fairmount Home. Her husband of 44 years, Wilmer Z. Martin, survives.

Born in Ephrata, [September 27th, 1949] she was the daughter of the late Amos and Verna (Weaver) Horning.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by eight siblings: Lorraine married to Bennet Charlton, Dalton, OH; Erma married to Leon Frey, Leola; Leonard married to Elaine Horning, Denver; Alma married to Nelson Martin, Mt. Joy; Thelma married to Weaver Nolt, Mohnton; Ruth Ann married to Roy Martin, New Holland; Nevin married to Elaine Horning, Denver; and Kenneth married to Karen Horning, Elizabethtown.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Wilmer Horning.

Her funeral will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at the Martindale Reception Center with further services at 10 a.m. at Martindale Mennonite Church with Bishop Amos G. Martin, Ivan B. Hurst, Clair Hurst, and Paul Hurst, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be held at Fairmount Homes Wheat Ridge Chapel on Sunday from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.

C. Stanley Eckenroth Home for Funerals
Terre Hill, PA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Martin, Anna N. Hostetter, 90, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at her residence.

She was born in Ephrata township to the late Joseph E. and Lydia H. (Nolt) Hostetter and was the wife of the late H. Moses Martin (Deacon).

Anna was a member of Meadow Valley Mennonite Church. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by 7 sons, Henry, husband of Elva (Martin) Martin of Savannah, NY, David, husband of Norma (Martin) Martin of Cato, NY, Albert, husband of Arlene (Oberholtzer) Martin of Fennimore, WI, Luke, husband of Eunice (Hahn) Martin of Terre Hill, Virgil, husband of Eunice (Huber) Martin of Colby, WI, Timothy, husband of Brenda (Wenger) Martin of Lititz, James, husband of Dorothy (Nolt) Martin of Savannah, NY; 6 daughters, Rhoda, wife of Marvin Sensenig of Ephrata, Barbara Martin of Lititz, Leah Mae, wife of Mark Edris of Richland, Lucille Martin of Lititz, Climena, wife of David High of Myerstown, Rachel, wife of Robert Hoover of Rutledge, MO; a daughter-in-law, Miriam (Snader) Martin, wife of the late Raymond Martin of Ephrata; 83 grandchildren; 160 great-grandchildren and a brother Amos Hostetter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Martin; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Rd., Lititz. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 9:00 AM, at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, with further services at 9:30 AM from the Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, 200 Meadow Valley Rd., Ephrata. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/18/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Beatrice E. Hochstetler
Jan. 21, 1936 - March 2, 2016

GOSHEN - Beatrice E. "Bea" Martin, 80, of Goshen, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born Jan. 21, 1936, in Marshall County, to Jesse S. and Rubedean (Weldy) Hochstetler.

She married Richard L. Martin on Sept. 1, 1956, in Nappanee.

Surviving are her husband, Richard; daughters Anita (Marlin) Martin King of Bellefontaine, Ohio, and Sherri (Dan) Martin Grindle of Millersburg; son Charles R. (JoAnn) Martin of Goshen; brother Stanley (Elaine) Hochstetler of Goshen; sister Marietta (Leroy) Slabach of Nappanee; eight grandchildren, Brad (Hillary), Jared, Crystal and Felissa King, Alyson (Scott) Crawford, Andrew (Shalon) Martin, and Sarah and Zachary Grindle; three great-grandchildren, Shane and Audrey King, Adela Crawford, and two expected this summer; and three stepgreat-grandchildren, Preston, Riley Swinehart and Ezekiel Smith.

Preceding her in death were her parents and two daughters, Marcella and Elnora.

Beatrice was a homemaker and was employed at Greencroft over a number of years. She loved the Lord and His Word, and desired to share her faith. She has been part of several church communities, Benton Mennonite, Harvest Community and most recently LifePoint Church.

Beatrice was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She loved people and was given to hospitality, loving to cook, bake and host guests in her home, always making everyone feel welcome.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 4, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, and 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at LifePoint Church, 1006 S. 16th St., Goshen, with the service following at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Troy Scott will officiate. Burial will be in Benton Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to World Missionary Press in New Paris or LESEA Feed the Hungry.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 4, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Martin, Bertha M. Rissler, 95, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016, at her residence.

She was born in West Earl Twp. to the late John and Martha (Martin) Rissler and was the wife of the late Rufus G. Martin, who passed away on December 11, 2013.

She was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference).

Bertha is survived by 2 sons, Ivan R., husband of Katie (Zimmerman) Martin of Ephrata, Rufus R., husband of Anna Mary (Brubacher) Martin of Ephrata; daughter, Anna R., wife of David S. Weaver of New Holland; 2 daughters-in-law, Lena W. Martin of Ephrata, Mabel H. Martin of Ephrata; 25 grandchildren; 99 great grandchildren; brother, John, husband of Alice Rissler of Leola; brother-in-law, Titus Horning of East Earl; sister, Martha M. (Garman), wife of Eugene Bartsch of Lebanon; sister-in-law, Alta Rissler of Martindale.

In addition to her parents and husband, Bertha is preceded in death by 2 sons, John R. and Aaron R. Martin; daughter, Martha R. Martin; 4 brothers, Isaac, Martin, Jacob and Paul Rissler; 2 sisters, Anna Rissler and Edna Horning.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2016, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Rufus Martin, Jr. residence, 26 East Trout Run Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., at the Rufus Martin, Jr. residence, with further services at 9:30 a.m., from the Conestoga Mennonite Church, West Earl Twp., with Bishop Ammon Weaver and Ministers Luke Nolt, Mervin Hoover and Leon Horst officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/12/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, C. Lewis, 89, of 1228 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata, formerly of Terre Hill, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his home. His wife, Carol A. (Beideman) survives. They had celebrated 39 years of marriage on April 3.

Born in Terre Hill, he was the son of the late Adam and Sadie (Good) Martin.

Lewis had been a tow motor operator for Terre Hill Silo Company.

He was a member of Bethany Grace Fellowship, East Earl where he had served as an usher. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Joyce married to Francis Uhland, Mohnton and Brenda married to Gary Freeman, East Earl; three grandsons; eight great-grandchildren; and three siblings: C. Edwin married to Deirdre (Eckenroth) Martin, Bowmansville; Laura J. married to Paul W. Weaver, Lititz; and J. Donald married to Mary Ann (Mellinger) Martin, Myerstown.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elva Mae (Himelright) Martin in 1971 and eight siblings: Harriet Sensenig, Mildred Horst, Lillian Leaman, Sadie Martin, Henrietta Martin, J. Horace Martin and C. Eugene Martin, and Robert R. Martin.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Compassionate Care Hospice and By Your Side Homecare for their care and consideration for Lewis during his final days.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Bethany Grace Fellowship, 400 Reading Rd., East Earl with Pastor Leon Shirk and Pastor Chris Smeltz officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to Fairmount Homes Sharing Fund, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 2/11/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Charles G., 94, of Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, formerly of Union Grove, died peacefully and went to meet the Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2016. He was the loving husband of Verna (Zimmerman) Martin, who preceded him in death on September 12, 2006.

Born in the Bowmansville area, he was a son of the late Peter and Lizzie (Gehman) Martin.

Charles worked as a butcher and attended markets in Reading and the Lancaster area during the early years and worked for Martin's market in the Morgantown store. He was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church where he was a Sunday school teacher and youth worker in earlier years. He also served as an elected auditor for the East Earl Township for several terms years ago.

Surviving are 2 children; Bishop C. Kenneth Martin, husband of Lois Martin, of East Earl, and Doris M. Haarer, wife of Rev. Verlin, of Ft. Wayne, IN; a brother, Wayne Martin, husband of Mary, of Fairmount Homes, Ephrata; 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Charles was preceded in death by 6 siblings; 3 brothers: Clyde, Edwin, and Joseph Martin; and 3 sisters: Ruth Sensenig, and Irene and Anna Martin.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday May 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Garden Spot Village Chapel with Leon Hurst and Brian Martin officiating. Private Interment will be held at the convenience of the family with Don Weaver officiating. A visitation will be held at the Garden Spot Village Chapel on Thursday from 1-2:00 PM. Contributions may be made in Charles' memory to the benevolent fund at Garden Spot Village or the building fund at Weaverland Mennonite Church, 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, PA 17519. The family would like to express thanks to the staff at Garden Spot for their excellent care. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/2/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Donald, 80, of New Holland, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at his home after a brief illness.

Born in Compass, PA he was the son of Weaver and Frances (Martin) Martin. He was married 56 years, on Oct. 24, to S. Arlene (Groff) Martin.

Donald had been previously employed at Sauder's Feed Mill, Horst Construction, and most recently as a Custodian at Conestoga Valley School District.

He was a member of Carpenter's Community Church where he served as Deacon, Song Leader, and Sunday school and Bible School Teacher. He enjoyed flower gardening, music, including singing, along with his grandchildren and extended family. He also sang in the Manheim Chorus for many years.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Terry Martin of New Holland, and Gary, married to Donna (Sandoe) Martin of Gap; 3 grandchildren; a sister, Anna Martin of Lititz; and 2 brothers, Raymond, married to Alice (Good) Martin of Lancaster, and Glenn Martin of Lancaster.

Preceding him in death are 3 grandchildren, Crystal, Zachery, and Andrew Martin; a great granddaughter, Jane Donnegan; a brother, Roy Martin; and 2 sisters, Arlene and Janet Martin.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 10 at 10:30 am at the Groffdale Mennonite Church, 168 N. Groffdale Road, Leola with the Bishop Lloyd Hoover, and Ministers Glenn Hoover, and Dwayne Hoover. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Wednesday at the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland from 6-8 pm and on Thursday at the Church from 9:30 - 10:30 am. If desired contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 3/8/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Donna Lou Kreider, 56, of Newmanstown died on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Ruth (Wenger) Kreider. She was the wife of Clinton Martin.

A homemaker, Donna graduated from Ephrata High School in 1977. She was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church and was involved with the ladies bible class, New Song Bible Study. Donna enjoyed gardening, flowers, reading and she loved to spend time with her family.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Lincoln husband of Justina (Lehman) Martin, Wilson husband of Tracy (Shirk) Martin both of Richland, Evie Mae Martin at home, Tina Marie wife of Sheldon Burkholder of Lisbon, Ohio, 7 grandchildren, a sister, Barbara Kreider of Ephrata and a brother, Leonard husband of Marilyn (Ebersole) Kreider of Elizabethtown. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jay Lamar Kreider.

Funeral services will be held at New Haven Mennonite Church, 230 Crest Road, Lititz on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM. There will be a public viewing at New Haven Mennonite Church on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery.

Intelligencer Journal - 8/11/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Doreen Martin, 76, of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario died December 22, 2016 at the same place from leukemia. She was born March 7, 1940 at Waterloo, Waterloo County, Canada to Emil and Minerva (Gingrich) Martin. She was married at St. Jacobs, Waterloo County, Ontario to Floyd Martin, who was born March 23, 1937 and survives.

Surviving are children, Sharon (Mark) Bauman, Susan (Bruce) Brubacher, and Marilyn (Paul) Leis; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and siblings, Dianne (Glenn) Steinacker, Dr. Ray (Marion) Martin, Sandra (Harold) Martin, and Karen (Ross) Huehn.

A brother, Ronald Martin, and a sister, Mary Martin preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held December 29, 2016 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, Waterloo County, Ontario
with burial in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, Three Bridges Road, St. Jacobs, Ontario.

Submitted by: Karen Sauder, St. Jacobs, ON
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Martin, E. Arlene Buckwalter, 94, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late John H. and Gertrude Groff Buckwalter, and step-daughter of the late Mary Lefever Buckwalter. She was the wife of the late Ivan C. Martin who died in 2004.

A homemaker, she was a member of Tiding of Peace Mennonite Church, York. She enjoyed chickens and guineas, crocheting and puzzles.

Surviving are: six children, Melvin married to Shirley Byers Martin, Ronks, Barb married to Don Riehl, New Holland, David married to Linda Groff Martin, Gap, Lois married to Keenan Childers, Hopewell, Irvin married to Anna Burkhart Martin, Stevensville, MD, Nancy married to Earl Illyes, Manchester; 9 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 3 step great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard married to Margaret Buckwalter, Paul married to Hettie Buckwalter; one sister, Ann Smoker. She was preceded in death by: two sons, Alvin and Kenneth Martin; a grandson, Michael Martin; a brother, Harold Buckwalter.

Funeral Services will be held from Sunnyside Mennonite Church 337 Circle Ave., Lancaster, on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at 11 AM. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 AM at the church on Wednesday.Furman's – Leola.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/24/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Edith Ellen Layman
October 2, 1937 - January 8, 2016

Edith Ellen Layman Martin, 78, of New Market, VA died January 8, 2016 at her residence.

She was born October 2, 1937 in Dayton, VA, to the late Wilmer David and Mary Wenger Layman.

Edith was a homemaker, and a member of Bethesda Mennonite Church near Broadway. She graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School in 1957.

On September 18, 1959 she married Ben Martin, who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Vernon J. Martin and wife Kim of Conrath, WI, Arthur Dale Martin and wife Lois of New Market, Arnold Ray Martin and wife Karen of Harrisonburg; two daughters, Bonnie Lou Good and husband Jonathan of Timberville, Lilly Mae Weaver and husband Delvin of Stone Lake, WI; one brother, Harry Layman and wife Brenda of Quicksburg; one sister in law, Mattie Layman of Harrisonburg; 31 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.

Her brother, David Layman, preceded her in death.

Rev.'s Nathan Good, Joshua Good, and John Swartz will conduct a funeral service 10:00 AM Tuesday at Pike Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg. Burial will be in the Bethesda Mennonite Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 PM Monday at Bethesda Mennonite Church.

Grandle Funeral Home
Jan. 9, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Martin, Elam G., 100, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community.

He was born in West Earl Township to the late Solomon and Susanna M. (Groff) Martin and was the husband of Lillian W. (Redcay) Martin, with whom he celebrated 76 years of marriage this past November 5th.

He was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference). Elam was a kind, gentle and hardworking man. He leaves a legacy of honesty, integrity and a willingness to help a friend. When he did a job, his approach was to "do it like you would want it done." He was a farmer and had worked at CP Wenger, Martin's, and Sensenig Feed Mills and also had worked part time at the Green Dragon Farmer's Market.

In addition to his wife, Elam is survived by 2 sons, Alvin, husband of Shirley (Ristenbatt) Martin of New Holland, Leon R., husband of Sandra (Sweigart) Martin of Denver; 3 daughters, Elizabeth R., wife of Paul Keller of Womelsdorf, Mary R., wife of Irvin Weaver of Ephrata, Irene R., wife of Brian Witmer of Ephrata; 16 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; a daughter-in-law, Kathryn (Miller) Martin of Willow Street and a sister-in-law, Bertha (Rissler) Martin of Ephrata.

He was preceded in death by 3 sons, Solomon R. as well as wife Mildred (Bauman), Raymond, and Mervin Martin; 6 brothers, Rufus G., Adam, Aaron, David, John and Joe Martin; 1 step brother, Eli; 3 sisters, Mary Martin, Emma Oberholtzer and Anna Martin; 1 great grandchild.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, from 5 to 8 pm at the Wheatridge Chapel of Fairmount Homes Retirement Community, 333 Wheatridge Dr., Ephrata, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at 9 am, with further services at 9:30 am, at the Martindale Mennonite Church (Frame), 905 Martindale Rd., Martindale, with Bishop Amos G. Martin and Ministers Ivan Hurst, Amos C. Martin and Paul Hurst, Jr. officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

Memorial contributions may be made in Elam's memory to the Fairmount Homes Retirement Community, 333 Wheatridge Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/4/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Elvin K., 71, of Denver, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Barbara O. (Sensenig) Martin, with whom he shared over 49 years of marriage.

Born in Ephrata, he was a son of the late Ivan G. and Eva B. (Kurtz) Martin. Elvin was a member of Pequea Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference. Elvin worked as a dairy farmer for over 25 years. In his spare time he enjoyed singing, tractors, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Elvin is survived by 5 children: Dwain Martin husband of Shana (Heisey), of East Earl, Beverly Rutt wife of Larry, of Ephrata, Christa Rutt wife of Nelson, of Ephrata, Dawn Seibel wife of Kevin, of Fort Shaw, MT, and Dean Martin husband of Dawn, of Denver; 6 siblings: Louella K. Zimmerman wife of Harvey N., of Bethel, Ivan K. Martin husband of Gloria E. (Tipping), of Lititz, Eugene K. Martin husband of Carol (Weaver), of Ephrata, Clair K. Martin husband of Mary Lou (Sensenig), of Port Royal, Glen K. Martin husband of Terry (Dunstan), of Lititz, and Ralph M. Martin of Lititz; two sisters-in-law: Ida O. Musser of Newmanstown and Mary Jane Martin of Manheim; 21 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Elvin was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother Anna H. Martin, and his brothers Cloyd K. and Mervin K. Martin.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 9:15 AM at Fairmount homes, Farmcrest Chapel, 1100 Farmcrest Dr., Ephrata, with further services at 10 AM at Pequea Mennonite Church with Bishop Curvin Zimmerman, Marlin Zimmerman, Loren Nolt, Paul Newswanger, and James Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be held in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Fairmount Homes, Farmcrest Chapel. Kindly omit flowers. To send the family online condolences, please visit www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland

Intelligencer Journal - 11/11/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Eric M., 18, of 457 Martin Drive, Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Geisinger Medical Center due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

He was born Oct. 03, 1997, in Mifflinburg, a son of John B. and Miriam Z. Martin, of Mifflinburg.

Eric attended Mountain View Mennonite Church.

Eric assisted on the family farm and was employed by Reiff's Poultry, Mifflinburg.

A few years ago Eric was a recipient of an organ donation. With his passing he too will be a organ donor that will help numerous people dealing with a serious illness.

Surviving are five siblings, Dawn and husband Keith Weaver, of Lititz, Joyce Martin, of Mifflinburg, Johnny Martin Jr., Joel Martin, and Keith Martin, all of Mifflinburg; paternal grandparents, Rufus N. and Katie H. Martin, of Mifflinburg; maternal grandmother, Mary N. Martin; numerous cousins; and his special friend, Lillian R. Zimmerman, of Mifflinburg.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Daniel H. Martin.

Family and friends are invited to the viewing from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the residence of John and Miriam Martin, 457 Martin Drive, Mifflinburg where the funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday with further services at Mountain View Old Order Mennonite Church beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the home ministry officiating.

Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers, Ammon M. Martin, Jr., Henry M. Martin, Justin Lee Martin, Levi B. Martin, Timothy Allen Martin, Lee Alan Reiff.

Funeral arrangements are by the Dominick T. Adamo Funeral Home, 247 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg.

Sunbury Daily Item - 2/21/2016
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Erma W. Garman, 71, of Manheim, died on Friday, August 5, 2016 at her home, after a battle with cancer. She was the wife of Mahlon S. Martin. Born in Lancaster County, Erma was the daughter of the late Paul and Emma (Weaver) Garman. She was a homemaker and a member of White Oak Mennonite Church. Erma greatly enjoyed her family and grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to her husband are 4 sons, Nelson (Greta) Martin, Mechanicsville, MD, Neil Martin, Lancaster, Nevin (Suzanne) Martin, Lititz, Nathan (Judith) Martin, Elverta, CA, 5 daughters, Nancy (Stephen) Zehr, Croghan, NY, Janice (Nathan) Mast, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Joanne (David) Erb, Lebanon, Joyce (Darnell) Martin, Cambridge Springs, Jeanelle (Gerald) Bicher, Bethel, 46 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 5 brothers, Leon Garman, Ephrata, Luke (Mary Ann) Garman, Denver, Lawrence (Anna Mary) Garman, Quarryville, Landis Garman, Mt. Gretna, Lamar (Eileen) Garman, Denver, and 4 sisters, Anna (Leon) Musser, Manheim, Martha Jane (Phares) Hurst, Leola, Esther Mae (Robert) Burkholder, Millerstown and Irene Showalter, New Holland.

Funeral services for Erma will be held at White Oak Mennonite Church, 2456 Newport Road, Manheim on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 10:00 AM. There will be a public viewing at the church on Friday from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. Buch Funeral Home, Manheim, in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 8/8/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Esther B. Hurst Kurtz, 88, of Denver, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at her daughter's residence. She was born in Martindale to the late Frank, Jr. and Lydia (Burkholder) Hurst and was the wife of John K. Martin with whom she shared 22 years of marriage. She was also the wife of the late Elmer B. Kurtz who passed away in 1992.

She was a member of Green Terrace Mennonite Church, Wernersville. Esther was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with family, quilting, and gardening. She had a heart for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In addition to her husband she is survived by 6 children, David H., husband of Cheryl (Burkhart) Kurtz of Stevens, Mary Jane, wife of Dennis Myer of Greene, ME, Marian H., wife of Kevin Auker of Denver, Esther Mae, wife of Kenneth G. Martin of Denver, Gerald H., husband of Sharon (Nissley) Kurtz of Charleston, SC, Betty J, wife of Darrell Eberly of New Holland; daughter-in-law Sharon (Martin) Kurtz; 5 step-sons, Glenn, husband of Mil-red (Ebersole) Martin of York, Eugene Martin and Kenneth Martin, both of Elizabethtown, Nelson, husband of Christine (Manning) Martin of Westfield, Stanley, husband of Susan (Hess) Martin of Elizabethtown; 29 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Lydia, wife of the late Ivan Hoover of Stevens, Alta, wife of Stanley Martin of Ephrata; 3 brothers, Paul, husband of Anna Mary (Weaver) Hurst of Ephrata, Frank, husband of Anna Mary (Good) Hurst of East Earl, Ivan, husband of Mary (Martin) Hurst of Ephrata.

In addition to her parents and first husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Lester H. Kurtz; 4 siblings, Emma Horning, Noah Hurst, Katie Horning and Mary Martin.

A viewing will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016, from 6 to 8 pm at the Indiantown Mennonite Church, 255 Indiantown Road, Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016, from 9 to 10 am, at the church, followed by funeral services with Pastors Dennis Myer and Ben Martin

Intelligencer Journal - 6/22/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Ethel M. Eisenhour, 82, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Dale Martin, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. Born in Jonestown, Lebanon County, Ethel was a daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Hauser) Eisenhour.

Ethel was a member of Hinkletown Mennonite Church who in her spare time enjoyed reading, gardening (especially flowers), collecting dolls, shopping, and children and babies.

In addition to her husband, Ethel is survived by 3 children: Wendy Means, wife of Paul, of Gordonville, Donna Martin of Blue Ball, and Terry Martin of Terre Hill; 3 siblings: Donald Eisenhour, husband of Jane, of Carlisle, Harold Eisenhour, husband of Doris, of Lebanon, and Julia Milanchus of Annville; 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Carol Jean Martin, her step-father, Charlie Milanchus, 6 Brothers: Arthur, Lloyd, Carl, Lester, Luther, and Clarence; and 5 sisters: Pauline, Doris Jean, Patricia, Shirley, and Dorothy.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 11 AM at Hinkletown Mennonite Church, 2031 Division Highway, Ephrata, PA 17522 with Glenn Sauder and Jerold Sauder officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Visitation will occur on Friday at the church from 9-11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ethel's honor may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria VA 22311. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/11/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Eva S. Brubaker, 82, of Port Trevorton, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.
She was born Aug. 31, 1934, in West Earl Township, Lancaster County, a daughter of the late Joseph O. and Mary (Stauffer) Brubaker. She was the wife of the late Roy S. Martin.

Eva was a mother and homemaker.
She was a member of Stauffer's Old Order Mennonite Church, Riverview District.

Eva is survived by four sons, Larry Martin husband of Donna, of Mount Pleasant Mills, Glenn Martin husband of Donna, of Hillsboro, Ohio, James Martin husband of Lori, of Mount Pleasant Mills, and Wayne Martin husband of Brenda, of Machanicsville, Md.; nine daughters, Alta, Marla, and Laura Martin, all at home, Elaine Martin, of Middleburg, Anna Mae Auker wife of Leon, of Port Trevorton, Hilda Horst wife of Elvin, of Brownstown, Ill., Elva Martin wife of Marcus, of Bainbridge, Ohio, Verna Brubaker wife of Jay Paul, of Covington, and Nora Horst wife of David, of Mount Pleasant Mills; 62 grandchildren; 45 great- grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Anna Brubaker, of Mount Pleasant Mills.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ellen Martin in 1971; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; and 11 brothers and sisters.

Friends and family are invited to the viewing from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, followed by the funeral at noon Thursday at the family home at 838 Locust Grove Road, Port Trevorton, with additional services at 1 p.m. Thursday at Stauffer's Old Order Mennonite Church, Riverview District, Old Trail and Oriential Road, Liverpool.
Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

The George P. Garman Funeral Homes Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mount Pleasant Mills have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Sunbury Daily Item - 10/24/2016
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, George M., 88, of Selinsgrove, entered into rest on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at the Sunbury Community Hospital. He was the husband of the late Anna S. (Martin) Martin, who preceded him on Aug. 6, 2014.

George was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Lancaster County, a son of the late Daniel W. and Mary B. (Martin) Martin. During his teenage years, he lived in Mexico with his family.

He was engaged in farming all of his life. He also worked at Phillips Industries and Union Products, both of Selinsgrove, and retired from Furmano Foods, Inc., Northumberland.

He was a member of Millmont Mennonite Church, Millmont.

George loved his family. He enjoyed playing Gin Rummy, going to the Middleburg Auction, and attending church. He also took correspondence courses to study tool and die making.

He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Enos M. and Susan N. Martin, of Coopersburg, Mary A. and James R. Kiel, of Freeburg, and George E. and Melanie A. Martin, of Sunbury; five grandchildren, Alexander Martin, Peter Martin, Michael A. Kiel, Jamy M. Stenger and her husband Ken, and Zane Martin and his wife Caitlin; three great-grandchildren, Cole and Benjamin Stenger and Levi Martin; one brother and sister-in-law, Henry M. and Elizabeth Martin, of East Earl; one sister Katie M. Martin, of New Holland; and many nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by two sisters, Annie Martin and Hettie Sensenig.

Friends and family are invited to the viewing on from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and again on from 10 until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, all from the Millmont Mennonite Church, 1250 Millmont Road, Millmont. Officiating will be the Millmont Ministry.

Burial will be made in the adjoining church cemetery.

The family requests no flowers. Memorial gifts may be made in loving memory of George to the church.

The George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., 9366 Rt. 35, Mount Pleasant Mills is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Sunbury Daily Item - 6/3/2016
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Hannah E. Fisher, 92, of 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, formerly of Landis Rd., Ephrata, died Monday, February 29, 2016 at Fairmount Homes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester W. Martin on March 10, 2001. Born in Caernarvon Twp., she was the daughter of the late Gideon K. and Anna Z. (Weaver) Fisher. Hannah was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, doll collecting, gardening and growing flowers. She also devoted many volunteer hours to Christian Aid Ministries.

Surviving and mourning her death are nine children: Lester F. married to Verna Martin, Terre Hill; Chester Lee married to Linda Martin, Denver; James Jay married to Erla Martin, Tamaqua; Jerry F. married to Amy Martin, Cambridge Springs; Bernice Arlene married to Bill Ragan, Williamsport; Larry Eugene married to Irene Martin, South Boston, VA; Beatrice Ann married to Michael Miller, Rock Hill, SC; Brenda Martin married to Ray Hurst, Glenmoore; and Randy Lynn married to Sharon Martin, Denver; 38 grandchildren; 137 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Eli W. Fisher, Elwood Gideon Fisher and Albert Lawrence Fisher and a sister Estella Mae Stauffer; a daughter-in-law, Linda L. Martin; a grandson, Nathan Lee Martin, and five great-grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Martindale Mennonite Church, 171 Hurst Rd., Ephrata (Martindale) with David Sensenig, Eugene Weaver, and Daryl Weaver officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewings will be held at the church on Sunday from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. and on Monday from 9 - 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Christian Aid Ministries, P. O. Box 360, Berlin, OH 44610. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 2/2/2013
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Harlan M., 78, of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at home, after a lengthy illness. He was born in West Earl Township to the late H. Landis and Anna (Martin) Martin. He is survived by his wife Emma (Nolt) Martin.

Harlan was a member of the Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Weaverland Con-ference. He was a farmer for 52 years. He also had worked at a local feed mill.

Surviving are 9 children; Wilma J. married to Lamar G. Lehman of Bernville, Leland N married to Ann M. Zimmer-man of Lititz, Sharon E. married to J. Wilmer Horst of Landisburg, Norene N. married to Nelson R. Burkholder of Peach Bottom, Fern J. married to Ronald L. Zimmerman of Ephrata, Venetia N. married to Earl E. Horst of Newmanstown, Doris A. married to Glen H. Weaver of Newmanstown, Delores N. married to N. Arlyn Hurst of Lititz, Leonard N. married to Marian L. Frey of Lititz; 61 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; 10 siblings, Vera wife of John Nolt, Liitz, Edna wife of Amos Martin, Stevens, Earl husband of Barbara (Weaver) Martin, Lebanon, Wilmer husband of Elaine (Rohrer) Martin, Lititz, Mariam Martin, Denver, Raymond husband of Mabel (Rutt) Martin, Lititz, Laverne wife of John Fox, Denver, Norma Martin, Willow Street, Anna Mae wife of Elvin Hoover, Reinholds, Erla wife of Merle Martin , Lititz; a sister-in-law, Eve Jane (Stauffer) Martin, Newmanstown. He was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren and 2 brothers, John Elam Martin and Elvin M. Martin.

A viewing will be held on Thursday June 2, 2016, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm, at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E Lexington Rd, Lititz. Funeral services will be held at 9 am, Friday, at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center with further services at 9:30 am at the Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Penn Valley Road, Lititz, with Bishop Melvin Martin, and ministers Ray Martin, Elam Ray Martin, and Henry Horning officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc.

Intelligencer Journal - 6/1/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Harold Ray
July 7, 1928 - Aug. 31, 2016

WAKARUSA - Harold Ray Martin, of Wakarusa, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Beardsley House Assisted Living.

He was 88. Harold was born July 7, 1928, in Wakarusa, to Monroe and Annette (Shaum) Martin.

Harold was a member of the Old German Baptist New Conference.

In 1948, he married Verla Jean (Wenger) and together they had five children, Keith Eugene (Elsie) Martin of Nappanee, Karen Sue (Daryl) Oberholzer of Nappanee, Joyce Renee Martin of Fishers, Brenda Kay (David) Crist of Greenville, Ohio and Danette Ray (Larry) Martin of Goshen.

After assisting local farmers with butchering, Harold and Verla Jean built and opened Martin’s Custom Butchering in 1967. They worked side by side for years as Martin’s Custom Butchering grew from a small homegrown startup to a widely respected community business. This growth contributed, in part, to Harold’s dedication to the store and his customers. Harold could often be found at the cutting table whistling as he worked and chatting with those around him.

He loved to catch up with his customers and employees alike. A family man, Harold loved to hold the newest members of the family and wrestle the more rambunctious members into shape with a noogie or two from his large hands. He will be greatly missed.

Harold is survived by his devoted wife, Verla Jean; his five children; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Margaret (James) Ramer of Goshen, Carrie Ramer of Nappanee, Verna (Merle) Zimmerman of Goshen and Carol (Ray) Eberly of Pennsylvania.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Annette (Shaum) Martin, siblings, Maynard Martin, Lizzie Hoover, Monroe Martin Jr., Gerald Martin, Kenneth Martin and Charles Martin and grandchildren, Arlen Martin and Twyla Damm.

Visitation will be at Cornerstone Mennonite Church, 64546 C.R. 44, Nappanee, (between C.R. 11 and C.R. 13, across from the RMYC) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, and Saturday, Sept. 3. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, all at the Cornerstone Mennonite Church. Ministers Donald Peters, Shane Oberholzer and Trent Bowman will officiate. Burial will follow in the Yellow Creek Old German Baptist Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Beardsley House.

Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 2, 2016
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin


Martin, Isaac M., 88, of Hoch Road, Maidencreek Township, died on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, in the home of his daughters, Rebecca B. and Barbara B. Martin, with whom he resided. He was the widower of the late Annie N. (Brubacher) Martin, who died on July 29, 2009. Born in Clay Township, Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Aaron H. and Mary N. (Martin) Martin. Mr. Martin was a member of the Groffdale Conference of Mennonites and attended Fleetwood Mennonite Church, Fleetwood. Mr. Martin was a farmer.

Isaac is survived by daughters, Rebecca B. Martin and Barbara B. Martin, with whom he resided, Susanna B. (Martin), wife of Elmer O. Ringler, Blandon, Adah B. (Martin), wife of John M. Burkholder, Charles City, Iowa, Edith B. (Martin), wife of Norman Z. Sauder, Kutztown; sons, Allen B., husband of Bertha Z. (Nolt) Martin, Shippensburg, Paul B., husband of Kathryn S. (Burkholder) Martin, Elkton, KY, Jonas B., husband of Louella B. (Weaver) Martin, Stanley, WI. Other survivors include, sisters, Susanna M. (Martin), widow of Ezra Z. Sensenig, Penn Yan, NY and Hettie M. (Martin), widow of John M. Wenger, New Holland; sisters-in-law, Emma R. (Good), widow of Jacob B. Martin, Ephrata, Thelma (Kreider), widow of Martin B. Martin, Ephrata, and Martha S. (Brubaker), widow of Levi M. Martin, Morgantown; 49 grandchildren, 9 stepgrandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 18 step great- grandchildren. Isaac was predeceased by a daughter, Lena B. Martin, who died February 6, 1983, and three sisters and six brothers.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 9, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. in Fleetwood Mennonite Church, Fleetwood. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, January 8, 2016, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in his late residence. Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/4/2017
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Isaac S., 52, of Newmanstown, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was born in New Holland to Nora Z. (Sensenig) and the late Isaac W. Martin and was the husband of Karla L. (Snyder) Martin with whom he shared 29 years of marriage.

He was a member of White Oak Church of the Brethren. Isaac was part owner and worked at Martins Ice.

In addition to his mother and wife, Isaac is survived by 5 children, Colleen, wife of Jason St. John, Brandon Martin of Newmanstown, Jared, husband of Trish Martin of Ephrata, Karyssa Martin of Newmanstown, Tirza Martin of Newmanstown; 7 siblings, Glenda, wife of Leon Weaver of Ephrata, Eugene, husband of Rhoda Martin of Ephrata, Janet, wife of Stanley Fox of Ephrata, James, husband of Rose Ann Martin of Akron, Charlene Mellinger of Ephrata, Jerry, husband of Carleen Martin of Ephrata, and Randy, husband of Jody Martin of Denver.

A viewing will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Bethany Grace Fellowship Church, 400 Reading Road, East Earl. An additional viewing will be held at the church from 9 to 10 AM on Saturday, November 5, 2016 followed by funeral services at 10 AM, with Pastor Jim Eberly officiating. Interment will take place in the Martin Family Cemetery, 737 Spruce Road, New Holland.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 11/3/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, J. Donald , Sr. (Pastor), 78, of Lebanon, passed away on Friday, November 11 [2016] at Stone Ridge Towne Center, Myerstown, PA. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Mellinger) Martin. On June 14th, they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.

Born in Terre Hill, PA, on July 30, 1938, he was the son of the late Adam H. and Sadie E. (Good) Martin. For over 31 years he served as a pastor in the Lancaster Mennonite Conference. He pastored churches including Hamilton Street Mennonite in Harrisburg, PA and Meckville Mennonite, Bethel, PA. He served as Chaplain in the Lebanon County Prison through Jubilee Ministries for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Cheryl R. married to Robert L. Martin of Turin, NY; sons, J. Donald Jr. married to Yvonne (Schlabach) Martin, of Lebanon, J. Daniel married to Cindy (Musser) Martin of Fredericksburg, Jonathan D. married to Judy (Gingrich) Martin of Lebanon, and Joshua D. married to Kathy (Habecker) Martin of Seneca Falls, NY; one sister Laura Weaver of Lititz, and 21 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by ten siblings, Harriet Sensenig, A. Eugene Martin, J. Horace Martin, Mildred Horst, C. Louis Martin, C. Edwin Martin, Sadie Martin, Henrietta Martin, Robert R. Martin, and Lillian Leaman.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 72 & Camp Meeting Rd., Jonestown. His viewing will be held at the funeral home, on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2-4, and 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment will be at the Meckville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Intelligencer Journal - 11/12/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Janelle Rose Jackson, 28, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, exchanged her cancer-stricken body for her glorious eternal one at her childhood home in Abbeville, SC on May 9, 2016, surrounded by her loving husband of three years, Shannon Martin, her son Dylan Casey, and her and her husband's families.

In addition to her husband and son, she is survived by her parents, Sam and Carolyn Jackson; brothers, Benji (Karin) Jackson, Jeff (Janice) Jackson, Matt Jackson, and Evan (Clarrisa) Jackson; nieces and nephews, Lauren, Sadie, Corey, Mason, Carter, Lindsey, and Leah Jackson, all of Abbeville and Logan Martin of Spring Run, PA; as well as, a host of cousins and friends.

Born in Abbeville, SC on March 9, 1988, Janelle was a graduate of Cold Spring Mennonite School, and a former secretary for Cold Spring Enterprises. Janelle loved to spend time camping with her family in the mountains or at the lake.

She met the love of her life while serving with him at Hillcrest, a mission home for the elderly in Harrison, Arkansas. After their wedding on April 13, 2013, she and Shannon made their home in Lititz, PA, where she was a member of Myerstown Mennonite Church.

Not long after giving birth to her son, Dylan, in May 2015 and shortly before she and Shannon planned to leave to serve at a mission on the island of Grenada, Janelle learned that she had cancer of the liver. She fought it courageously and was an inspiration to many with her positive attitude and quiet acceptance of the path God chose to allow for her. Her gentle spirit and fun-loving personality will be deeply missed.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Cold Spring Mennonite Church, 226 Cold Spring Church Road, Abbeville, SC. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 13, 2016 in Cold Spring Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in memory of Janelle, may be sent to Olive Branch Mennonite Mission, 87 Mountain Road, Denver, PA. 17517.

A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Martin family.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/11/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Janet Ranck, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener at the age of 71.

She will be deeply missed by her husband Wilmer, daughter Janelle, son Alan, daughter-in-law Christiane, and grandchildren Matthew and Miriam. Also missed by her siblings John (Barbara) Ranck, James (Judy) Ranck, Jean (Howard) Cann, Joe (Ann) Ranck, and Joanne (Doug) Dirks, as well as step-mother Alta Ranck and in-laws Eugene (Lorene) Martin, Lyle (Jenny) Martin, Elaine (Nelson) Ruhl and Anna Blanche Martin (step-mother-in-law).

Predeceased by her parents Robert H. Ranck and Mildred Denlinger, step-mother Pauline Peifer, father-in-law and mother-in-law Omar R. Martin and Anna Mae Kuhns, brothers-in-law Lee Stoltzfus and Linford Martin and her Canadian parents Mahlon and Marie Leis.

Born July 29, 1945 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Janet attended Lancaster Mennonite High School where she met her husband Wilmer Martin, whom she married on October 2, 1965. She and Wilmer attended Ontario Mennonite Bible Institute in Kitchener, before permanently moving to Ontario in 1968. Janet loved being a pastor's wife and had a strong love for the global church, attending Mennonite World Conferences around the world and loved travelling with her husband and family. She loved being Grandmother to Matthew and Miriam.

Family and friends gathered to say farewell to Janet at Erb Street Mennonite Church, 131 Erb St. W., Waterloo on Sunday, September 11th, at 3 p.m. with Pastor Doug Snyder and Pastor Doug Hatlem as Officiants. Interment was at Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.

Intelligencer Journal - 9/18/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, John R., Sr. of Stanley, WI, died Wednesday, October 19th, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls, WI. He was born in New Holland, Pennsylvania on March 30, 1938 to the late Weaver W. and Anna N. (Reiff) Martin. John was a Carriage and Harness maker.

John married Nora Z. Martin on December 3rd, 1959 and they had 13 children. Nora died in 2009. John then married Mary Ella Zimmerman on September 22, 2011; she survives.

He is further survived 11 of his children, Anna Mary (Daniel) Hoover of Dundee, NY, Alma (Laurence) Reiff of Leola, PA, Nora (Harlan) Zimmerman of Alta Vista, IA, Lucy (Ivan) Zimmerman of Ephrata, PA, Arlene (Maynard) Zimmerman of Millmont, PA, Emma (John) Martin of Charles City, IA, Louella (Harold) Zimmerman of Rushville, NY, John R. (Anna) Martin, JR of Ionia, IA, Vera Mae (Alvin) Reiff of Leola, PA, Leon (Christine) Martin of Ionia, IA and Elvin M. Martin of Ionia, IA, one son-in-law, John (Anna Mae) Oberholtzer of Charles City, IA, 11 step-children, 91 grandchildren and 66 great-grandchildren. John is preceded in death by his parents and two daughters: Elva Martin and Wilma Oberholtzer.

There will be a visitation at the Martin Home in Stanley on Sunday, October 23rd from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday at the John Martin, Jr. home in Ionia, Iowa from 2-4 PM and 6-8PM. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 at 9:30 AM at the Deerfield Mennonite Church, Cheyenne Ave, Ionia with Bishop Carl Hoover officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/22/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Jonathan Lee
Jan. 4, 1988-June 20, 2016

FENNIMORE - Jonathan Lee Martin, age 28, of Fennimore, Wis., passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016, at his parents farm due to a farming accident. Jonathan was born on Jan. 4, 1988, in Narvon, Pa., the son of Albert and Arlene Martin. On Aug. 9, 2008, he was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Burkholder in Memphis, Mo.

A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 24, 2016, at the SHADY GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH in Fennimore Township, Grant County, Wis. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at the Albert and Arlene Martin Farm located at 5480 Pine Road, Fennimore, Wis. The family requests no flowers are given and the Larson Family Funeral Home of Fennimore is assisting the family.

Madison.com
Jun 22, 2016
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin


Martin, Laura R. Hoover, 79, of Myerstown, passed away on Saturday, March 19th, 2016 at home. She was born on August 26th, 1936 in New Holland, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Reiff Hoover. Laura was the wife of the late Henry H. Martin who passed away November 14th, 2008. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.

Surviving are her children: Raymond H. Martin of Lebanon; Leon H., husband of Debbie Rittle Martin, Myerstown; Clair H., husband of Lisa Goshert Martin, Myerstown; Louise H., wife of Edwin Hoover Jr., Stevens; Ella Mae, wife of David Zimmerman, Reinholds; brothers: Rufus R., husband of Katie Hoover, Claire, MI; John Jacob, husband of Lydia Hoover, Denver, PA; Raymond R., husband of Martha Hoover, Lititz; sister: Ella R. Hoover of Denver, PA; grandchildren: Joel; Emily; Brooke; Justin; Julie; JoElla; Jayson; Samantha; Jennifer; Laura; Alex and Michael; great grandchildren: Carter and Reese. Laura was predeceased by son: Jay Henry Martin; brothers: Irvin R., Harry R. and Paul R. Hoover.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 26th, 2016 at 9:30AM in the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, 213 Deep Run Road, Myerstown, PA. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing on Friday from 2pm to 4 pm and 6pm to 8 pm at the Fairview Mennonite Reception Center, 141 Jackson Road, Lebanon, PA. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. Clauser Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 3/21/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Lena Z. Martin, 90, of Mifflinburg for the past 3 years, formerly of Lancaster County, entered into rest at 9:00 AM on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at her daughter's residence. She was born on June 22, 1925 in East Earl Twp., Lancaster County, a daughter of the late Ivan S. and Magdalena (Zimmerman) Martin. On November 29, 1945, in East Earl Twp., she married David H. Martin, who preceded her in death on March 01, 2007.

Lena was homemaker. She was a member of New Holland Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

Surviving are eight sons and daughters-in-law, Ivan Martin of Richfield, David and Wilma Martin of New Bethlehem, Earl and Mary Martin of Mifflinburg, Ervin and Darlene Martin of Richfield, LeRoy and Vera Martin of Shunk, Lloyd and Marilyn Martin of Leola, James and Thelma Martin of New Holland, Allen and Pauline Martin of Swengel, three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann wife of Harry Garman of Narvon, Verna wife of Reuben Reiff of Mifflinburg, Lena wife of Ivan B. Martin of Mifflinburg, one daughter-in-law, Erma Martin of Stevens, one brother and sister-in-law, Amos and Esther Martin of East Earl, two sisters and one brother-in-law, Katie wife of Edwin Nolt, and Esther Hoover both of Brownstown, three sisters-in-law, Annie Martin of Indiana, Frances Martin of East Earl, and Mary Martin of Epharta, 65 grandchildren, 187 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Harlan Martin on Aug 10, 2015, a daughter-in-law, Arlene Martin on Feb. 7, 2013, one granddaughter, Sarah Martin, and four great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to the viewing from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 pm on Monday at the residence of Ivan and Lena Martin, 100 Martin Drive, Mifflinburg. Additional viewing and services will begin at 10 am on Tuesday at the New Holland Mennonite Church, E. Huyard Road, New Holland with the Bishop Titus H. Martin, officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by the Dominick T. Adamo Funeral Home, 247 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/28/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Lester M.
Oct. 24, 1941 - Sept. 16, 2016

GOSHEN - Lester M. Martin, 74, of Goshen, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in his home after a two month battle with cancer.

He was born Oct. 24, 1941, to Henry K. and Clara (Martin) Martin in Elkhart County.

He married Sarah Naomi Kilmer on Sept. 27, 1962, in Goshen. She preceded him in death on March 21, 1997. He remarried to Emma W. Nolt on June 2, 2001, in Lititz, Pa.

He was a retired truck driver and factory worker.

In his retirement he worked at World Missionary Press and sewed comforter tops for Christian Aid Ministries. He was a member of the Wisler Mennonite Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Betty (Jorge) Zuniga of Elkhart, Mearl (Jayne) Martin of Goshen, Virginia (Arden) Zimmerman of Nappanee, Walter Martin of Elkhart and Robert Martin of San Luis, Colo.; three grandchildren, Sarah Catherine Zimmerman, Trevor Allan Martin and Hayley Ann Martin; 13 siblings, Pauline (Daniel) Imhoff, Floyd (Eunice) Martin, Clarence (Lena) Martin, Helen (John) Imhoff, Mabel (Samuel) Martin, Phares (Elaine) Martin, Ruth (John) Leinbach, Sylvia (Alvin) Martin, Lawrence (Linda) Martin, Marvin (Verna) Martin, Edgar (Martha) Martin, Ina (John) Martin and Faye (Luke) Weaver.

He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the RMYC Building, C.R. 44, between C.R. 11 and 13. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Wisler Mennonite Church, corner of C.R. 11 and 38, Goshen. Home Ministry will officiate. Burial will be in the Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Christian Aid Ministries, P.O. Box 360, Berlin, Ohio 44610.

Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 18, 2016
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin


Martin, Levi W., 80, 718 N. Railroad Ave., New Holland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his residence with his wife by his side.

He was born on August 18, 1935 in East Earl Township to Henry N. and Mary W. (Weaver) Martin and was the husband of Anna G. (Reiff) with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. She lovingly cared for him during his extended journey with Parkinson's disease.

Levi was a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference. He was a farmer earlier in his life while later he worked as a mechanic and cattle hauler for local farmers.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two brothers, David W. Martin, Narvon; Ivan W. Martin, East Earl; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers: Henry W. Martin, Amos W. Martin, Weaver W. Martin and 4 sisters: Martha W. (Benjamin) Brubaker, Katie W. Martin, Mary W. (Joseph) Wenger, and Lizzie W. Martin.

His funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 9 a.m. at Farm Crest Reception Center with further services at 9:30 a.m. at Groffdale Mennonite Church, Leola. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Farm Crest Reception Center, 1100 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata.

Please omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/26/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Lillian W. Redcay, 96, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016, at Fairmount Homes.

She was born in East Earl Township to the late Martin M. and Elizabeth D. (Wenger) Redcay and was the wife of the late Elam G. Martin who passed away this past January.

When Lillian was 5 years old, her mother passed away and she was raised by the Isaac Nolt family.

Lillian was a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conf-erence). Lillian was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and babysitting.

She is survived by 2 sons, Alvin, husband of Shirley (Ristenbatt) Martin of New Holland, Leon R., husband of Sandra (Sweigart) Martin of Denver; 3 daughters, Elizabeth R., wife of Paul Keller of Womelsdorf, Mary R., wife of Irvin Weaver of Ephrata, Irene R., wife of Brian Witmer of Ephrata; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; a daughter-in-law, Kathleen (Miller) Martin of Willow Street; a sister-in-law, Mary Andes Redcay of Columbia.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 3 sons, Solomon R. as well as wife Mildred (Bauman) Martin, Raymond, and Mervin Martin; 1 great-grandchild; a son-in-law, Adam Horst; siblings, Elias W. Redcay, Elizabeth W. Redcay, Martin W. Redcay, Mary W. Redcay, Noah W. Redcay, Bertha W. Redcay, David W. Redcay, Magdalene W. Redcay, Pharias W. Redcay, Ephraim W. Redcay, John Jacob Redcay, Martha W. Redcay, Amanda W. Redcay, Isaac W. Redcay, Hettie W. Redcay, Mabel W. Redcay, Elmer W. Redcay, Raymond W. Redcay, Adam W. Redcay, Rufus W. Redcay and Elam W. Redcay.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 18, from 5 to 8 pm, at the Wheatridge Chapel of Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheatridge Dr., Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 19, at 9 am, at Wheatridge Chapel, with further services at 9:30 am, at the Martindale Mennonite Church (Frame), 905 Martindale Rd., Martindale. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Fairmount Homes and Hospice for loving care and concern show to our parents during their stay the last four years.

Kindly omit flowers.

Memorial contributions in Lillian's memory may be made to Fairmount Homes Retirement Community, 333 Wheatridge Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/17/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Lloyd M.
Oct. 10, 1944 - Nov. 25, 2016

NAPPANEE - Lloyd M. Martin, 72, of Nappanee, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 10, 1944, in Harrison Township, to Amos K. and Lydia (Martin) Martin.

He was a lifetime area resident and a member of the Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church. Lloyd married Nila Martin on Aug. 23, 1964, in Nappanee.

He was a dairy farmer.

He is survived by his wife, Nila; children Todd (Valerie) Martin of Claypool, Lonnie (Norine) Martin of Mentone, DeLynn (Lavonne) Martin of Elkhart and Edward (Janet) Martin of Sheldon, Wis; 27 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters Joanne (Elam) Rutt of Lititz, Pa., Elsie (Robert) Martin of Snover, Mich., Mary (Elvin) Shaum of Leetonia, Ohio, Lydia Zimmerman and Gloria Martin, both of Middlebury; brothers Alvin (Naomi) Martin of Decker, Mich. and Gregg (Irene) Martin of Columbiana, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Erica Martin; daughter-in-law Carol Martin; brother Amos Jr. Martin; and a sister, Amanda Martin.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at the Ramer Mennonite Youth Center.

Funeral services will be at 10 a. m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church.

Home Ministry of the church will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa.

Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov 26, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

 

Martin, Lovina B. Gingrich, 84, of Myerstown, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016, in her home.

She was the wife of David Z. Martin, with whom she was married to for 66 years. She was born in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, on July 21, 1931, a daughter of the late Elias M. and Rebecca (Bauman) Gingrich.

Lovina was a member of the Richland Mennonite Church.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons: Clair, husband of Erma (Zimmerman) Martin, of Myerstown; Marlin, husband of Martha Mae (Groff) Martin, of Myerstown; David Jr., husband of Erma (Dieffenbach) Martin, of Richland; Nelson, husband of Eva Jane (Zimmerman) Martin, of Richland; Glenn, husband of Lori (Zimmerman) Martin, of Richland; daughters, Grace, wife of Leroy Zimmerman, of Myerstown; Nancy, wife of John Bicher, of Bethel; 35 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by seven sisters, three brothers, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. She was the last of her immediate family.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the Richland Mennonite Church, 399 N. Race Street, Richland, PA. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fairview Mennonite Reception Center, 141 Jackson Road, Lebanon, PA.

Clauser Funeral Home, Inc., of Schaefferstown, PA, is handling her arrangements.

Published in Reading Eagle on Feb. 20, 2016
Reading, PA
FindAGrave # 158364946


Martin, Lloyd W., 84, of Ephrata, formerly of Denver, died Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Lincoln Christian Home in Ephrata.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late John W. and Martha (Weaver) Martin. His wife, Mary M. (Hoover) Martin, died Jan. 26, 2014.

Lloyd worked 44 years in maintenance at Tyson Foods in New Holland. He was a member of Indiantown Mennonite Church where he taught Sunday school for many years. He also enjoyed hunting and camping.

Surviving are five children, Leon, married to Resie Martin of Denver, Clair Martin of Watertown, NY, Elaine, married to Glenn Horning of Monmouth, ME, Jay, married to Jeanette Martin of Denver, and Darryl Martin of Ephrata; 12 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a sister, Anna Good of Missouri; three brothers, Irwin, married to Dorothy Martin of Denver, Raymond, married to Esther Martin of Ephrata, and Lawrence Martin, married to Vera Martin, who died Aug. 28, 2016, of East Earl; and a sister-in-law, Irene Martin of Ephrata.

Preceding him in death is a brother, John Martin, Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Ivan Good.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 1 at 10 am at Indiantown Mennonite Church, 255 Indiantown Rd, Ephrata. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland and on Thursday at the church from 9-10 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lincoln Christian Home, 1307 Apple St., Ephrata, PA 17522. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 8/30/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Lucy G. Weaver
July 22, 1931 - March 6, 2016

GOSHEN - Lucy G. Martin, 84, of Goshen, died Sunday, March 6.

She was born July 22, 1931, to Eli and Barbara (Gehman) Weaver.

She married Ralph H. Martin, and he died Sept. 24, 2005.

Surviving are two daughters, Edna (Ammon) Martin and Ellen (John) Zimmerman; four sons, Eli (Leah) Martin, Marcus (Alice) Martin, Lloyd (Mary) Martin and Roy (Emma) Martin; a brother, Christian (Lydia) Weaver and sister-in-law, Ina Weaver; 54 grandchildren; and 198 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, two stillborn grandchildren, five stillborn great-grandchildren and 10 siblings.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at 26772 C.R. 38, Goshen. A family prayer service will be prior to the funeral service. The funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Yellow Creek Old Order Mennonite Church, Goshen. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, is in charge of arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 8, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Martin, Lydia Jane Martin, 91, of Ephrata, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2016, surrounded by family. She was the loving and faithful wife of Amos H. Martin for the past 36 years and the late Earl M. Hurst who passed away April 8, 1972.

Born on April 26, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Moses W. and Mary Elizabeth (Hursh) Martin. She was a member of Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, Ephrata, PA.

Lydia Jane is survived by 6 sons, Leon M., husband of Betty (Martin) Hurst of Ephrata, Carl M., husband of Louise (Stauffer) Hurst of Stevens, John M., husband of Arlene (Horning) Hurst of Lititz, Irvin M., husband of the late Virgie (Burkholder) Hurst of Ephrata, Lamar M., husband of Velma (Horst) Hurst of Mohnton, Glen M., husband of Gladys (Martin) Hurst of Narvon; 4 daughters, Janice M., wife of Raymond Horning of Akron, Thelma H., wife of Harold Burkholder of East Earl, Elaine M., wife of Amos Martin of Abbeville, SC, Rosene M., wife of Jay Hurst of Denver; 3 step-sons, Amos K., husband of Mabel (Good) Martin of New Holland, Earl K., husband of Barbara (Newswenger) Martin of Lititz, Leon K., husband of Carolyn (Horning) Martin of New Providence; 4 step-daughters, Vera Mae, wife of Eugene Groff of Mohnton, Anna Mary, wife of Lawrence Garman of Quarryville, Kathryn, wife of Harold Lehman of Port Royal, Darlene, wife of Nelson Shirk of Denver; 41 grandchildren, 33 step-grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren, 101 step-great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Thomas H. Martin of Elizabethtown; 2 sisters, Mary Elizabeth Nolt of Ephrata, Mabel S., wife of Glenn Umberger of Myerstown; 2 sisters-in-law, Vera Martin of Lititz and Anna Mae Martin of Stevens.

In addition to her parents, husband, and daughter-in-law, Lydia Jane was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kimberly Sue Martin, a great-grandson, Tyler Matthew Burkholder, a great-granddaughter, Grace Nicole Burkholder, a step-granddaughter, Sara E. Martin; 10 siblings, Joseph H. Martin, Margaret L. Martin, Paul H. Martin, Virginia H. Weaver, John Henry Martin, Sarah Ellen Weaver, Moses H. Martin, Theodore H. Martin, Ruth Naomi Kurtz, and Emma A. Lauver.

A viewing will take place on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, at 9:30 am, at the Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, 200 Meadow Valley Road, Ephrata. Interment adjacent to the church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 7/18/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Marian Stover Landis, 85, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Mrs. Martin was born on July 5, 1931, in Blooming Glen, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Ephraim Moyer and Mamie Baum (Stover) Landis.

Marian graduated from the Grand View Hospital School of Nursing as an RN in 1952 and later graduated from Goshen College in 1960 with a bachelor of science in nursing. She worked as a nurse in the various locations where she lived throughout the years: Sellersville, Pa., Elkhart, Ind., Riverdale, Md., Neffsville, Pa., and Harrisonburg, Va. She also worked as a secretary in community relations for Eastern Mennonite High School and as a medical transcriptionist for Park View Physicians. Mrs. Martin also helped her husband by typing his master’s and doctoral theses and with the four books he wrote. She loved homemaking and hospitality and was a generous and caring minister’s wife. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

On March 31, 1956, at the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, she married John Richard Martin, who survives.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Martin is survived by her children, Don Richard Martin and wife, Barbara, of Harrisonburg, and their children, Daniel, Timothy and Philip; Lee Allen Martin and wife, Peg, of Harrisonburg, and their children, Maria and Curtis; Ann Louise Martin and husband, James Stutzman, of Lancaster, Pa., and their children, Emma and Ben; a sister, Gladys Stover (Landis) Grasse of Chambersburg, Pa.; one brother, Ray Stover Landis and wife, Frances, of Goshen, Ind.; and sister-in-law, Joan Landis of Blooming Glen, Pa. Mrs. Martin was also preceded in death by her brother, Roy Stover Landis, and a brother-in-law, Dr. A. Meryl Grasse.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Park View Mennonite Church with Pastors Phil Kniss and Barbara Moyer Lehman officiating. Burial will be held privately.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Park View Mennonite Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John and Marian Martin Seminary Scholarship Fund of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, or to VMRC, c/o The Good Samaritan Fund, 1491 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, Va.

Daily News Record - 11/17/2016
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Mary E. Martin, 94, of 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at her cottage at Landis Homes. Her husband of 74 years, Clarence H. Martin, survives.

She was the daughter of the late Walter and Martha (Eby) Martin of Ephrata.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, was an avid quilter, and volunteered for many years at Ten Thousand Villages. She was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Dale E. Martin married to Jane Gast, Spring City; three grandchildren: Audrey Thomas Myers, Steven Thomas, and Christina Martin; two great-grandchildren: Jacob and Aaron Myers; three brothers: Earl, Wilmer, and Walter Martin and a sister Sara Zeiset.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Marie Thomas, spouse of Melvin H. Thomas and two brothers, Clarence E. and Paul E. Martin.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel on Saturday from 1 - 2 p.m. Interment will be private in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/6/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Mary G., 78, of Selinsgrove, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at home due to failing health.

Mary was born Oct. 7, 1937, in Union Township, Snyder County, a daughter of the late Henry S. and Mary H. (Gehman) Martin.

She was a member of the Chapman Old Order Mennonite Church, Port Trevorton.

She is survived by one sister-in-law, Fae Martin; a niece, Lisa Mary; and cousins

Mary was preceded in death by one sister, Verna G. Martin; and one brother, Harry G. Martin.

Friends and family are invited to the viewing from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Martin family home, 529 Rownzy Road, Selinsgrove. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Stauffer's Old Order Mennonite Church, Produce Road, Port Trevorton.

Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

The George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., 9366 Rt. 35, Mt. Pleasant Mills is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Sunbury Daily Item - 2/12/2016
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Melvin M., 87, of Ephrata, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016, at Lincoln Christian Home.

He was born in East Earl Twp. to the late Edgar and Mary G. (Martin) Martin and was the husband of Mary Martin with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.

He was a member of Meadow Valley Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference). Melvin was a farmer.

In addition to his wife, Melvin is survived by 6 children, Linda, wife of Loren Martin of Port Byron, NY, Wilma Martin of Lititz, Elaine, wife of Eugene Reiff of Wade, NC, Ronald, husband of Karen (Smith) Martin of Denver, Jay, husband of Linda (Lehman) Martin of Reinholds, Melvin Lee, husband of Rose (Smith) Martin of Lititz; 23 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; 6 siblings, Arlene Weaver of Ephrata, Lydia Kurtz of Ephrata, Willis Martin of Nottingham, Edgar, husband of Arlene Martin of Ephrata, Laura, wife of Frank Weaver of Narvon and Raymond, husband of Elva Martin of New Holland.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death a brother, Clarence Martin; 2 brother-in-laws, Edwin Kurtz, Clarence Weaver and a sister-in-law, Martha Martin.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2016, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, at Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Rd, Lititz. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 9:00 AM at Lincoln Christian Home Chapel, 1307 Apple Street, Ephrata, with further services at the Meadow Valley Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference), 200 Meadow Valley Road, Ephrata, with Bishop Lester B. Martin, Ministers Nelson Martin, Gary Zimmerman, and Elam Ray Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery

Kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/4/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Melvin S., 93, formerly of Martindale, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Richland, PA. Melvin was the husband of Mary Z. (Nolt) Martin, with whom he would have celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary on March 27th. He was predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth Z. (Burkholder) Martin, whom he married on December 14, 1944. She passed away on June 1, 1997.

Born April 3, 1922 in East Earl Township, Melvin was a son of the late Israel M. and Lydia M. (Shirk) Martin. He was a member of Martins Mennonite Church, Womelsdorf, PA, and a former member of Martindale Mennonite Church, Martindale, PA. He was the founder of the Martindale Machine Company of Martindale in 1952. As a machinist, engineer, and draftsman, he designed and built specialized machinery. In 1991 the business transferred to his son who presently runs operations.

An avid Bonsai enthusiast and trainer, Melvin cultured many trees. He loved astronomy, local and family history, music, and most of all loved his Savior Jesus Christ. He was also one of the Swiss Pioneer Preservation Associa-tion founders.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three children: Leland Lee Martin (Marilyn) of East Earl, Melvin Edward Martin of Martindale, and Elizabeth Ann Wise (Aaron Ray) of Seneca Falls, NY; four siblings: Israel S. Martin (Anna (Zimmerman) of New Holland, PA, Esther S. Weaver (Enos Z.) of Martindale, PA, Eva S. Oberholtzer (Titus) of Lancaster, PA, and Anna Mae Shirk (wife of the late Edwin Shirk) of Akron, PA; four stepchildren: Arlene Nolt (Ervin) of Memphis, MO, Mary Kathryn Martin (Ivan) of New Holland, PA, Lewis Nolt (RoseAnna) of Richland, PA, and Betty J. Weaver (Melvin) of East Earl; 10 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 20 step-grandchildren, 70 step-great-grandchildren, and 2 step-great-great-grandchildren.

Melvin was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, his brother-in-law, his daughter Mary Etta Martin, his stepdaughter Verna Oberholtzer (Abner), his brothers John S. Martin and Amos S. Martin (Martha), and his sisters Lucy S. Martin (Marcus) and Magdalena Oberholtzer (John).

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 8, at 9:30 AM at the Martindale Mennonite Church with Bishop Mark Ray Sadler, Wilmer Hurst, James Oberholtzer, Paul Hurst, Jr., and Steven Wise officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Martindale Reception Center, 352 Martindale Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522. Kindly omit flowers. To send the family online condolences, visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 2/4/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Miriam S. "Mim" Beiler Smoker, age 59, of New Holland, PA, passed away at her home on Friday, April 15, 2016. She was the wife of Ray M. Martin with whom she celebrated 10 years of marriage on October 16th of last year and the late Wayne C. Smoker, Sr. who passed away on August 20, 1999. Born in Gap, she was the daughter of the late Aaron P. & Katie R. Glick Beiler. She was a member of Ridgeview Mennonite Church, where in the past she was on the kitchen committee, and helped with the Factory Ministries. She was a graduate of Pequea Valley High School class of 1974. In the past she was a babysitter in the Gap area for 21 years and was also a tour guide for the Bird In Hand Corp. and made seasonal butter molds for a stand at Allentown Market. Mim loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed flower gardening, playing cards and going to the family cabin.

Surviving besides her husband are 9 children: Anita Sue wife of Edward J. Girvin of Quarryville, Megan Marie wife of Christopher E. Beiler of Gap, Laura M. Martin of Ronks, Wayne Clayton Jr. husband of Lindsey N. Riganati Smoker of Kinzers, Allyssa Renee wife of Michael R. Miles of Lancaster, Rachel K. wife of Marcus J. Lewis of Lancaster, Jonathan R. Martin and fiancée Heather L. Good of New Holland, Shaun S. Martin of Lancaster, Erica Marie Martin of Lancaster, 12 grandchildren, 6 siblings: Christian B. Beiler of Florida, Levi G. husband of Margretta "Peg" Wolfe Beiler of Leola, Josiah G. husband of Rachel Esh Beiler of Dundee, NY, David G. Beiler of Gap, Aaron P. husband of Margaret Good Beiler of Ephrata, Samuel Jay husband of Fern High Beiler of Stevens. She is also survived by many in-laws, including her mother-in-law Ruth L. Smoker.

Funeral service will take place at the Ridgeview Mennonite Church, 3723 Ridge Road, Gordonville, PA on Wednesday, April 20th at 11 a.m. with Pastors Mick Sommers and John Denlinger officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. There will be a viewing time on Tuesday where the family will greet you from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and again from 6 to 8 p.m. There will also be a time to view on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. The family will not be present for this viewing time. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Factory Ministries, P.O. Box 282, Paradise, PA 17562 or to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. Arrangements by the Shivery Funeral Home, Christiana & Paradise.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/17/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Paul M., 77, of Stevens, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Earl Township to the late Edwin S. and Elizabeth W. (Martin) Martin and was the husband of Susan B. (Zimmerman) Martin with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.

He was a member of Springville Mennonite Church, Ephrata. Paul was a Farmer.

In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by a stepmother, Eva (Martin) Garman of Denver; 3 sons, Walter, husband of Wilma (Zimmerman) Martin of Stevens, Harold, husband of Angie (Martin) Martin of Reading, Richard, husband of Mabel (Weaver) Martin of Reinholds; 5 daughters, Jane, wife of Arnold Sensenig of Stevens, Rachel, wife of Kenneth Weaver of Wooster, OH, Carol, wife of Gary Zimmerman of Ephrata, Marie, wife of Brian Weaver of Manheim, Julia, wife of Merle Hurst of Robesonia; 46 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, John Martin of Ephrata, Elvin, husband of Lois Martin of Lititz; 4 sisters, Elizabeth, wife of Amos Nolt of Peach Bottom, Florence, wife of Harry Mast of Broadway, VA, Anna, wife of Ivan Weaver of Barnette, MO, Lydia, wife of Edward Good of Ephrata; 2 sisters-in-law, Etta Martin of Holtwood and Lorraine Martin of Manheim.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Eva Martin; 2 brothers, Edwin Martin, Samuel Martin and a sister-in-law, Verna Martin.

A viewing will be held on Monday, June 27, 2016, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm, Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E Lexington Rd, Lititz. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at 8:45 am with further services at 9:30 am, at the Springville Mennonite Church, 580 Springville Road, Ephrata, with Bishop Melvin Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

LancasterOnLine
Jun 24, 2016
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin


Martin, Paul R., 91, of Narvon, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at his residence after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Frances W. (Nolt) Martin. They celebrated their 25th anniversary on Aug. 25th. His first wife, Pauline (Martin) died in November 1985.

Born Dec. 13, 1924 in Goshen, IN, he was a son of the late Elias M. and Amanda (Ramer) Martin.

Paul was a retired farmer and woodworker. He served over 40 years as a minister in the Churchtown-Bowmansville district of the Weaverland Conference after his ordination in Aug. 1962.

In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by a son, John David, and his wife Mary (Martin), of Narvon, PA. Surviving also are 4 grandchildren: Janessa and Dwayne Fisher, Jonathan and Jolene (Ringler) Martin, Kirby and Jacinda (Martin) Martin, and Whitney Ann Martin; and 8 great-grandchildren.

He was the last of his immediate family. Preceding him in death were brothers William, Phares, Mart, Wayne, Earl, and Warren. Sisters preceding him were Florence Shirk, Annie Martin, Martha Ramer, Clara Martin, Lydia Martin, Annetta Weaver, Elsie Weaver, and Susie Weaver.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, March 3. 2016 at 9:00 AM at the Sunny Crest Home, 2587 Valley View Rd., Morgantown, PA 19543 with further service at 9:30 AM at Churchtown Mennonite Church with Bishop Leon S. Zimmerman, Timothy Martin, Marlin Lauver, and Leon B. Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be held at Sunny Crest Home on Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Kindly omit flowers. Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 2/29/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Paul Z., 72, of New Holland, died Friday, April 15, 2016 at his home. His wife, Alma (Wenger) Martin, survives. They had been married for 51 years on March 13.

Born in Brecknock Twp., he was the son of the late D. Walter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin. His step-mother, Anna Mary Martin, Narvon, survives.

Paul was a farmer and a carpenter and was a member of South Hinkletown Mennonite Church.

In addition to his wife and step-mother, he is survived by four children: Joanne married to Elvin Zimmerman, Ephrata; Neal W. married to Karen (Horst) Martin, Denver; Jeffrey W. married to Janelle (Zimmerman) Martin, Ephrata; Lonita W. married to Jay Seibel, Reinholds; a son-in-law Jay married to Charlotte (Oberholtzer) Bange, Denver; 23 grandchildren; three great-grandsons; 11 siblings: Edwin married to Esther Martin, Denver; Daniel Martin, Rosene Martin, Anna Mary Martin, Lucy Martin, Nancy married to Leon Zimmerman, all of Narvon; Rachel married to Henry VanZee, Stevens; Martha married to Noah Burkholder, Dundee, NY; Rebecca married to Leonard Martin, Memphis, MO; Bertha married to Elvin Sensenig, Reinholds; Elsie married to Lawrence Zimmerman, Orrstown.

He was preceded in death by two daughters: Carolyn Martin and Mary Jane Bange and a grandson, Michael Zimmerman.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 9 a.m. at Fairmount Home Farm Crest Chapel with further services at 9:30 a.m. at Groffdale Mennonite Church with Bishop Amos G. Martin, Harlan Martin, Merle Nolt, and Roy Sensenig officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 pm at Fairmount Home Farm Crest Chapel. Kindly omit flowers. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/16/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Ralph L.
May 30, 1913 - Jan. 4, 2016

GOSHEN - Ralph L. Martin, 102, died peacefully Monday, Jan. 4, at Greencroft Healthcare. He had been a Greencroft resident since 1988.

He was born, May 30, 1913, the 10th child of Savilla (Driver) and Daniel Roth Martin in Waynesboro, Va.

On Dec. 20, 1933, Ralph married Mary E. Grabill in Waynesboro. She died April 26, 2006.

He was a charter member of Benton Mennonite Church since 1944.

He is survived by four children, Richard L. (Beatrice) Martin, Norma F. Martin and Kathleen (Enrique) Ortiz, all of Goshen, and Ronald J. (Liz) Martin of Wooster, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a granddaughter, Elnora Sue Martin; five sisters; and four brothers.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Pastors Doug Kaufman and Brenda Meyers will officiate.

Burial will follow in Benton Lutheran Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Greencroft Foundation.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 6, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Martin Raymond H., 79, of Terre Hill, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Ephrata Manor. He is survived by his wife, May (Weaver) Martin. They had celebrated 58 years of marriage on Nov. 9.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Clarence and Anna Mary (Hurst) Martin.

Raymond had been a farmer and a painter.

He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: LeRoy married to Kathy (Overly) Martin, East Earl; David L. Martin, Morgantown; Larry married to Tammy (Beiler) Martin, Denver; and Karen married to David Tinsley, New York City; 11 grandchildren; and a foster son, Lamar Zimmerman, Lakeland, FL.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Rev. Irvin H. Martin and a sister, Elva Good.

The family would like to thank Ephrata Manor for their exceptional care of Raymond during this past year.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2106 at 3 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Church, 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland with Pastors Dr. Doug Bozung, Fred Raupp, and David Horst officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 3/15/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Raymond O., 77, of 1988 N. Churchtown Rd., East Earl, died Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his home. His wife of 57 years, Verna Z. (Horning) Martin, survives.

Born in Ephrata Twp., he was the son of the late Moses Weaver and Lizzie Nolt (Oberholtzer) Martin.

Raymond was self-employed for 25 years repairing electric motors. He was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three children: Linda F. married to John G. Good, East Earl; Glen R. married to Lorene (Hurst) Martin, Jonestown; Elvin L. married to Vera (Stauffer) Martin, Newmanstown; 25 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; six siblings: Willis married to Edna (Zimmerman) Martin, Arbela, MO; Irvin married to Ella Mae (Redcay) Martin, Lebanon; Reuben married to Joann (Brubaker) Martin, Myerstown; Moses married to Anna Mary (Horst) Martin, Myerstown; Elsie married to Benjamin Shirk, New Holland; Erma married to Ivan High, Gorin, MO.

He was preceded in death by four infants and six siblings: Martha Martin, Mary High, Lloyd Martin, Lester Martin, Allen Martin, and Henry Martin.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 9 a.m. at the Martindale Fellowship Center with further services at 9:30 a.m. at Bowmansville Mennonite Church with Bishop Leon S. Zimmerman, Nathan Martin, Marlin Lauver, Leon B. Zimmerman, and John Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held on Monday, October 31, 2016 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. at the Martindale Fellowship Center. Kindly omit flowers. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/29/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Rosalyn Faith, infant daughter of Ernest and Rhoda (Wise) Martin of Reinholds, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

In addition to her parents, Rosalyn is survived by her paternal grandparents, Galen and Ellen (Kurtz) Martin of Reinholds; maternal grandparents, Glenn and Nancy (Martin) Wise of Elizabethtown; paternal great grandparents, Warren and Anna (Hahn) Martin of Reinholds, Paul and Lena (Martin) Kurtz of Reinholds; maternal great grandparents, Larry and Helen (Zimmerman) Martin of Manheim, Edwin and Ida (Rutt) Wise of Lititz; maternal great great grandmother, Lydia (Martin) Martin, wife of the late Elmer Martin of Myerstown.

A graveside service was held on Monday, April 11, 2016, at 2:30 pm at the Springville Mennonite Church Cemetery, 580 Springville Rd., Ephrata, with Bishop Melvin Martin and Ministers Wilmer Martin and Walter Martin officiating.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/12/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Roy B., 84, of Manheim, died peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2016. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul and Lizzie Burkholder Martin. Roy was the loving husband of Esther Mae Rohrer Martin; who died on the same day two years ago. Roy and his wife were the owners and operators of Martin's Greenhouse in Mastersonville. He was a member of Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, Lititz.

Surviving are three sons, Daryl R. husband of Mary K. Martin of Lititz, Duane R. husband of Kathy A. Martin of Manheim, Delmar R. Martin of Millersville; a daughter-in-law, Mary M. Martin of Manheim; 7 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren, and a sister, Arlene Sauder of Lititz. Preceding him in death is a son, Dale R. Martin; a granddaughter, Kristy L. Grube, and a sister, Esther E. Martin.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Roy's memorial service at the Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, 590 Hammer Creek Road, Lititz, on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 3:00 PM. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Sunday from 2:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be private in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.

Intelligencer Journal - 11/16/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Ruth M. Garber, 93, formerly of Weaver Rd., Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2016. She had been a resident of the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community for over six years. Ruth was the widow of Christian M. Martin, who died in 2007.

Born in York County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna (Sensenich) Garber. A homemaker, Ruth enjoyed organic vegetable and flower gardening and bird watching. She enjoyed reading and studying about nutrition and using that knowledge to help others through her Shaklee business. Ruth loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of Rossmere Mennonite Church.

Ruth is survived by three children: Kenneth E., husband of Robyn Martin, of Lewis Center, OH, Ann L., wife of Amos Dienner of Ronks, and Kathy S., wife of Merv Smucker, of Ronks, and 11 grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, J. Eugene Garber and a sister, Grace G. Martin.

There will be a viewing on Thursday, February 25, from 9AM until 11AM in the Bachman Funeral Home, 7 South Decatur St., Strasburg, PA. The funeral service will begin at 11AM. Interment in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery will follow.Bachman Funeral Home, Inc., Strasburg.

Intelligencer Journal - 2/23/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Thomas Lee, 66, of East Petersburg, passed away on June 26, 2016. He was the only child of Jonas Hoover Martin and Fern I. Cooper Martin, both having predeceased Tom in death. Tom was the great-grandson of Bishop Jonas H. Martin, first bishop of the Old Order Mennonites of Lancaster County.

Tom attended what was then Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture, receiving a B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture. Liked to bake, Tom became a baker at Willow Valley Restaurant. In 1993, he began a career with Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum. Tom was well known for his talents in historic crafts and foodways. He enjoyed teaching and sharing his vast knowledge of PA German culture. He will be missed by family, friends, and coworkers. A true treasure has been lost.

Intelligencer Journal - 8/8/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Titus H., 88, of Ephrata, formerly of Brownstown, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016, at Lincoln Christian Home. He was born in Ephrata to the late Titus B. and Emaline (Hoover) Martin and was the husband of Mabel N. (Martin) Martin.

He was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference). Titus was a farmer.

In addition to his wife, Titus is survived by 11 children; Susan, wife of Leroy Martin of Geneva, NY, Curvin, husband of Edith Martin of Memphis, MO, Nelson, husband of Alma Martin of Mt. Joy, Nancy, wife of the late Paul Brubaker of Romulus, NY, Titus, Jr. husband of Lois Martin of East Earl, Mary, wife of Curvin Good of Narvon, Wesley, husband of Elaine Martin of Ephrata, Virginia, wife of Darryl Eberly of Loysville, Rosene, wife of Shelley Musser of Lititz, Sylvia, wife of Cleason High of Ephrata, Arthur, husband of Janice Martin of Lebanon; a daughter-in-law, Lorraine Martin of Waterloo, NY; 87 grandchildren; 163 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 2 brothers, Henry Martin of Ephrata, Paul, husband of Anna Mae Martin of Manheim, and 4 sisters, Ruth Martin, Emma Martin, Ida Wenger, Etta Martin, all of Ephrata.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Walter Martin; 3 infant children, John, Leon, and Martha Martin; a granddaughter, Amy High; 1 great granddaughter; 1 great-great-granddaughter; a brother, Frank Martin; 2 sisters, Esther and Anna Martin; 2 brothers-in-law and 3 sisters-in-law.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2016, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, at the Farm Crest Chapel, Fairmont Homes, 1100 Farm Crest Drive, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 26, 2016, 9:00 AM at the Farm Crest Chapel with further services at 9:30 AM, at Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference) with Bishop Curvin Zimmerman officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 9/22/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Troy L., 40, of Mifflinburg, passed away on Friday morning, Aug, 12, 2016, at the residence of his parents.

He was born March 8, 1976, in Ephrata, a son of Lewis and Marilyn (King) Martin.

Troy attended Millmont Mennonite Church.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Darvin and Judith Martin and Doyle and Rose Martin, all of Mifflinburg; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Glenda and Delmer Sensenig, of Quarryville, Lavonne and David Miller, of Weyers Cave, Va., LaJane and Matthew Siegrist, and Michelle and Kevin Kauffman, all of Mifflinburg.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, followed by the funeral at 10, at the Millmont Mennonite Church, 1250 Millmont Road, with Lewis Hoover, Mark Weaver, Pete Martens and Edwin Steiner officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Road, Mifflinburg.

Sunbury Daily Item - 8/14/2016
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Vera B., 66, of Liverpool, died on Monday morning, March 21, 2016, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Vera was born Jan. 9, 1950, in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, a daughter of the late Luke A. and Elizabeth (Stauffer) Martin.

She was a member of the Riverview Old Order Mennonite Church, Liverpool.
She is survived by two sisters, Mary B. Martin and Ella B. Martin, of Liverpool; four brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Esther Martin, Eugene and Rachel Martin, Luke and Rebecca Martin, and Elam and Alice Martin, all of Liverpool; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters-in-law, Marie Martin and Vera Martin; brother-in-law, Wilson Martin; three nephews; and seven brothers and a sister in infancy.

A viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday at the home of Joseph Martin, 100 Sunset Drive off of Oriental Road, Liverpool . The funeral service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, at the home of Joseph Martin with further services at 9 a.m. at Riverview Old Order Mennonite Church, Old Trail Road and Oriental Road, Liverpool.

Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
The George P. Garman Funeral Homes Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mount Pleasant Mills have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Sunbury Daily Item - 3/24/2016
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin, Vera M. Martin, 77, of East Earl, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Fairmount Homes. She was born in East Earl to the late Henry Z. and Edna K. (Martin) Martin and was the wife of Lawrence W. Martin with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. She was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church-Weaverland Conference. Vera was a Homemaker.

In addition to her husband, Vera is survived by 6 children, Wilmer Martin, at home, Marie, wife of Lewis Martin of Newville, Marlene Martin, at home, Rachel, wife of Stanley Seibel of Lawrence, MS, Glenn, husband of Grace (Boll) Martin of East Earl, Lamar, husband of Doris (Horst) Martin of Leola; 26 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 5 siblings, Lloyd, husband of Esther (Gehman) Martin of Broadtop, Clyde, husband of Shirley (Sample) Martin of East Earl, Miriam, wife of Marvin Weaver of East Earl, Mary, wife of Wilbur Wenger of Dalton, OH, Samuel, husband of Kathleen (Hinerdeer) Martin of New Holland.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, at the Farm Crest Chapel, Fairmont Homes. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016, at 9 AM, at Farm Crest Chapel, with further services at 9:30 AM, at Weaverland Mennonite Church, East Earl with Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 8/30/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Massanari, Walter
June 6, 1922 - Aug. 16, 2016

GOSHEN - Walter “Walt” Massanari, 94, of Goshen, died early Tuesday morning, Aug. 16, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

Walt was born June 6, 1922, in Fisher, Ill., to Joseph and Elizabeth (Sommer) Massanari.

On Jan. 24, 1946, he married Orva F. Gerber in Harper, Kan.

Walt’s family attended East Bend Mennonite Church in Fisher where he was baptized at the age of 12. After graduation from Fisher High School he entered the University of Illinois with the intention of studying business but, through his experiences during World War II, he came to realize his aptitude for medicine.

In 1945, he began medical school at the University of Illinois, Chicago.

Upon graduation he and Orva served with the Mennonite Board of Missions Medical program in Puerto Rico from 1950 to 1952. In 1953, they settled in Indiana where he practiced medicine in Millersburg until 1968 when ill health necessitated a change. In 1969, he began practicing anesthesiology at Goshen General Hospital where he worked until retirement in 1988.

An active member of College Mennonite Church for most of his life, he served on the Board of Elders for eight years as well as several terms on the Pastoral Care Commission. For the first 25 years following his retirement he served as a pastoral care visitor.

Other memberships included the Christian Medical Society, Mennonite Medical Association, Indiana Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. He also served two terms on the board of directors for Greencroft Retirement Community.

Like his immigrant father before him, Walt found joy in music wherever he went. He lent his beautiful bass voice to the University of Illinois Men’s Chorus, the Menno Singers of Goshen and to a lifetime of hymns.

Reading, traveling, and watching sports (a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan) were among his most constant interests. Quick to tell a joke or story, at which he would laugh as heartily as his listeners, Walt knew how and chose to enjoy life. He greatly appreciated the company of his fellow widowed ROMEO’s (Retired Old Men Eating Out).

Walt was preceded in death by his wife, Orva in 1996; two sons, Thomas in 1955 and Steven in 1981; a sister, Anna K. Massanari; and four older brothers, Karl, Robert, Joseph, and Russell.

He is survived by his two daughters, Patricia (Don Beyler) Massanari and Kathleen Massanari, both of Goshen.

Family and friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, in the College Mennonite Church sanctuary. Pastor Cindy Breeze of Champaign, Ill., will officiate.

Burial will precede the service in Clinton Brick Cemetery, Goshen.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Mennonite Central Committee or College Mennonite Church Jubilee Fund.

Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 18, 2016
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Massanari, Walter S., 94, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died August 16, 2016 at the same place. He was born June 6, 1922 at Fisher, IL to Joseph and Elizabeth (Sommer) Massanari. On January 24, 1946 at Harper, KS he was married to Orva F. Gerber, who was born May 2, 1920 and died November 14, 1996.

Surviving are children, Patricia (Don Beyeler) Massanari; and Kathleen Massanari;

Two sons, Thomas Massanari; and Steven Massanari and his siblings, Karl Massanari; Robert Massanari; Joseph Massanari; Russell Massanari; and Anna K. Massanari preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held August 22, 2016 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Diana Hershberger, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Mast, Felty Edwin
Jan. 14, 1930 - April 4, 2016

SHIPSHEWANA - Felty Edwin Mast, 86, of Shipshewana, died Monday, April 4.

He was born Jan. 14, 1930, to Mose C. and Fanny (Kauffman) Mast.

He married Wilma Miller. She died March 1, 2004. He later married Edna Lehman. She survives.

Survivors in addition to his wife are five sons, Glenn Ray, Richard D., Lyle E., Earl D. and Mark W. Mast; a son-in-law, Ora W. Lehman; 25 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Gertie Mast.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, a daughter, a great-grandson, three sisters and four brothers.

Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, and all day Wednesday, April 6, at the Perry Miller residence, 2700 N. 850 W., Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 7, also at the Perry Miller residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop LeRoy Miller. Burial will be in East Barren Cemetery, Shipshewana.

Miller Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 5, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Mast, Gwendolyn
Oct. 7, 1970-May 1, 2016

Gwen Mast, 45, of Goshen, died at 3:43 am on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. She had battled several different health issues. She was born on October 7, 1970 in Goshen to Lester and Marilyn (Martin) Mast, they survive.

Survivors in addition to her parents are a brother, Brian (Joanna) Mast of Goshen; two sisters, Kendra (Tannen) Kidder of Goshen and Debra (Brian) Bowman of Wauseon, OH; Five nephews whom she adored, Jon Mast, Tyler Kidder, Jeremiah Kidder, Samuel Bowman and Wolf Bowman.

Gwen had worked as a bookkeeper for several different area organizations, most recently for Voice Ministries. She was an avid Southern Gospel music fan and in 2000 she received the Super Fan Award at the Southern Gospel Music National Quartet Convention. She enjoyed scrapbooking and volunteered for We Care Prison Ministries.

She was a 1989 graduate of Clinton Christian School and later attended Rosedale College. She was a member of Maple City Chapel.

Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 and 5:00 - 8:00 pm on Saturday, May 7, at Griner Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 8, also at the church. Services will be conducted by Pastor Gary Miller. Burial will be in Griner Cemetery, Middlebury.

Memorials may be given to Christian Aid Ministries. Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.

Miller-Stewart Funeral Home
Middlebury, IN
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin

Mast, Omar Devon
April 24, 1949-October 26, 2016

Omar D. Mast, 67, passed away Wednesday Oct. 26, 2016 in his home in Ashland, VA.

Omar was born April 24, 1949 in Goshen IN to Christ & Edna (Schmucker) Mast.

On April 5, 1980 he married Susan Reist, who died Dec. 26, 2005.

Omar is survived by their son Joshua, as well as 3 brothers, Larry & (Katie) Mast, Walter Mast, Norman & (Miriam) Mast, and two sisters, Miriam & (John) Reist & Ruth Hunt.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by both his parents and a brother Lamar Mast.

He served in the US Army as a medic as well as working as a mason tender in Goshen. He spent several years living and working as a farm hand in TX before settling in VA where he worked as a dairy herdsman until retirement.

In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of life service was held Dec. 3 in Powhatan, VA.

Submitted by: Norman Mast


Mast, Mary Wingard
May 31, 1927 - Sept. 16, 2016

TOPEKA - Mary Mast, 89, of Topeka, died Friday, Sept. 16.

She was born May 31, 1927, to Joseph and Fannie (Miller) Wingard.

She married Harry A. Mast. He died March 22, 1994.

Surviving are daughters Betty Schwartz and Ida Bontrager, both of Shipshewana and Iva Hostetler of Goshen; sons Clarence of Middlebury, Calvin and Jay Mast, both of Topeka; 21 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; brothers Clarence and Elmer Wingard; half sister Ruby Mast; half brothers Joe Jr., Raymond, Ferman, Freman, John and Jay Wingard; and stepsister Mary Miller.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a stepmom; a grandson; a great-grandson; three sisters; and a brother.

Visitation will be all day Sunday at the family residence, 9030 W. 700 S., Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday also at the family residence.

Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.

Miller-Stewart Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 18, 2016
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin


Mast, Ora J.
Oct. 27, 1933 - July 20, 2016

SHIPSHEWANA - Ora J. Mast, 82, of Shipshewana, died at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 20.

He was born Oct. 27, 1933, to Jacob H. and Emma (Christner) Mast.

He married Effie Schwartz; she survives.

Survivors also are daughter Mary (Larry) Borntrager; sons David (Marlene), Dennis, Stan, Steven (Jana), Jerry (Marlynn) and Joel (Christy) Mast; 24 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister Esther (LaMar) Miller.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Amos, Henry, Ervin and Melvin Mast; sisters Anna and Ella Miller; a grandson, Jeremy Mast; and two stillborn great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury. The family will hold a private burial service prior to the 3 p.m. memorial service Saturday at Townline Mennonite Church, Shipshewana. Burial will be in Townline Cemetery, Shipshewana.

Memorials may be given to Townline Mennonite Church.

Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 21, 2016
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin


Mast, Robert Wesley, 64, of Keezletown, Rockingham Co., VA died November 6, 2016 at the same place from cancer: multiple meyloma. He was born April 27, 1952 at Clarence Center, NY to William and Lovina (Nafziger) Mast. On May 5, 1974 he was married to Merle Erb, who survives.

Surviving are children, Zachary Alan Mast (his wife: Karen Stanton Mast) and Chelsea Anne Mast (husband: Jonathan Stewart); a granddaughter, Elise Mast;

Also surviving are his siblings, Susannah Crump (husband: David Crump); Joseph Mast (wife: deceased - Nancy); Allen Mast (wife: Cindy Mast); Christina Mast Burnett (husband: Tom Mast Burnett); sister-in-law: Barbara Mast Gerber (was married to deceased brother John Mast); sister-in-law Shirley Mast (was married to deceased brother Richard Mast); and sister-in-law Martha Mast (was married to deceased brother Charles Mast)

Memorial services were held November 19, 2016 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA.

The service was followed by a meal including some of Robert's favorite foods and a time of sharing and celebrating his life.

Submitted by: Jane Eanes, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Mathew, John
Nov. 11, 1940- June 14, 2016

GOSHEN - John Mathew, 75, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, June 14, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

He was born Nov. 11, 1940, in Punnavely, India, to T.J. and Annamma John.

In 1970, he married Annie Joseph in Kerala, India. They moved to Elkhart County in 1973.

She survives along with two sons, Johncey (Kristin) Mathew of Lancaster, Pa. and Josh (Laura) Mathew of Middlebury; six grandchildren, Madison, Lexi, Braeden, Katie, Jackson and Grantham Mathew; a sister, Mariamma John; and a brother, T.J. Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, T.J. John, T.J. George, T.J. Philip and T.J. Kurivilla.

Mr. Mathew worked for a lumber company in Elkhart for many years and also worked for the city of Elkhart at the water plant. He retired in 2002. He was also a landlord for an apartment complex in Goshen.

He was a member of Belmont Mennonite Church.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, funeral service at Belmont Mennonite Church, 925 Oxford St., Elkhart.

A funeral procession will leave Belmont Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. for burial in Violett Cemetery.

Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 16, 2016
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Mathew, John, 75, of Goshen, IN died June 14, 2016 at the same place. He was born November 11, 1940 at Punnavely, India to T.J. and Annamma John. In 1970 at Kerala, India he was married to Annie Joseph, who survives.

Surviving are two sons, Johncey (Kristin) Mathew and Josh (Laura) Mathew; and six grandchildren.

Memorial services were held June 17, 2016 at Belmont Mennonite Church, Elkhart, IN with burial in Violett Cemetary, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Mary Hunsberger, Elkhart, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Matz, Elsie M. Horst High, 88, of Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA died May 1, 2016 at Mount Joy, Lancaster Co., PA. She was born February 2, 1928 in East Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Ivan S. and Susie (Wenger) Horst. She was married to Allen H. Matz, who died in 1999.

Surviving are daughter, Judy, married to David S. Smoker, North Bingham, PA; step-daughter, Ruth, married to William Buehler, New Holland, PA; and
step-daughter, Esther, married to David Erb, Ephrata, PA; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Willis Horst married to Ethel, and Paul Horst married to Joanne. She is also survived by special friend, Leroy Bowman of Brethren Village.

Her first husband, Titus W. High, died in 1978. Preceding her were her siblings, Leroy Horst, Mervin Horst, Ivan Horst, Esther Diem, Grace Horst, Bertha High, Cora Hollinger, Elva Martin, and Irene Witmer.

Elsie worked as a machine operator and supervisor at Singing Needles, Leola for 25 years, was a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church, and
volunteered at LGH Gift Shop, Landis Homes and Upper Leacock War Memorial Association.

Memorial services were held May 7, 2016 at Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel, Lititz, PA with burial in Groffdale (Brick) Mennonite Cemetary, Leola, PA.

Submitted by: Doris Sauder, Lancaster, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Mellinger, Ruth L. Lefever, 99, formerly of Baumgardner Road, Willow Street, a resident of Landis Homes, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 15, 2016.

She was the wife of the late Benjamin G. Mellinger who died in 2004. Born in Martic Twp., she was the daughter of the late Jacob F. and Katie Thomas Lefever.

Ruth worked for 30 years as a clerk for C. H. Thomas Meats at the Lancaster Central and Southern Markets. She was a member of the Byerland Mennonite Church where she had been active in the sewing circle. An avid quilter, Ruth sewed hundreds of health and school kit bags for Mennonite Central Committee. She had enjoyed volunteering at Black Rock Retreat, West Willow Fire Company, Mennonite Central Committee and the Mennonite Home.

Surviving are two daughters, Evelyn J. wife of J. Raymond Souders of Lancaster, and Marian R. wife of Lester K. Denlinger of Willow Street; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; a brother, Abram T. husband of Ruth Lefever of Lititz; also surviving are two sisters-in-law, Barbara Lefever of Lancaster and Esther Lefever of Lititz, and a brother-in-law Parke Mellinger of Willow Street. She was preceded in death by brothers Jacob Lefever and Robert Lefever, and by a sister Elsie Sangrey.

Ruth's family would like to thank the staff of Conestoga House at Landis Homes for their care and support during the last months of mother's life.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. at the Byerland Mennonite Church, 931 Byerland Church Road, Willow Street, PA with Pastor Joe Garber officiating. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 5:30 P.M. until the time of the service. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Mellinger's memory may be made to the Caring Fund at Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543.

Intelligencer Journal - 7/17/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Meyers, Garwood L., 89, of Perkasie, Bucks Co., PA died September 20, 2016 at Community of Rockhill, Sellersville, Bucks Co., PA. He was born July 16,1927 at Bedminster Twp, Bucks Co., PA to Harvey M. and Mary G. (Leatherman) Meyers. He was married to Elizabeth Lapski, who survives.

Surviving are two daughters: Phyllis A. Nyce, husband Philip, Perkasie, Pamela Strunk, husband Timothy, Reading, PA, three sons: Dennis L.,wife Sharon, Harleysville, Feryl L.,wife Shari, Perkasie, Keith L. wife Melissa, Blythwood, SC; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.

His first wife, Marion (Alderfer) Meyers, a brother, Wilmer Meyers and a sister Mabel Gross preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held September 23, 2016 at Deep Run Mennonite Church East, Perkasie, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Lois Ann Wismer, Perkasie, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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