Martin, Clarence M.
March 13, 1940 - January 11, 2025
Clarence M. Martin, 84, of Fairmount Homes, formerly of Leola, passed into eternity with his heavenly Father on January 11, 2025. He was married to Arlene Zoll Martin, who preceded him in death in 2021. He was born to the late Paul S. and Lizzie Mellinger Martin in East Earl, PA.
Clarence was a member of Groffdale Mennonite (Brick) Church. He was a mason for Lancaster Masonry, formerly Grant Smith & Son, for over 40 years. He was a member of the Garden Spot Hunting Club in Sullivan Co. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working in his garden.
Clarence is survived by his children Jay, husband of Audrey (Horst) Martin, Brenda, wife of Dale Weaver, and Terry. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Evelyn Ritchie. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Sue (Shannon) Martin, brothers: Jeremiah, Paul, Jr., Leroy, and Raymond, and sister, Emma Hess, and a great-grandson, Logan Garman.
A viewing will be held on Friday, January 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Groffdale Mennonite (Brick) Church, 168 N. Groffdale Rd., Leola. An additional viewing will be held on Saturday, January 18 from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by funeral services at Groffdale Mennonite (Brick) Church with Pastor Tom Eshleman officiating. Interment will take place at the Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Fairmount Homes in memory of Clarence.
Furmans - Leola
Martin, Clinton D.
August 10, 1989 - January 3, 2025
Clinton D. Martin, 35, of Robesonia, passed away following an accident at work on Friday, January 3, 2025. He was the husband of Julie Bange Martin with whom he shared 13 years of marriage. Born in Memphis, MO he was the son of Curvin M. Martin of Memphis, MO and the late Edith Martin. He was the stepson of Ruth Sensenig Martin.
Clinton worked as a dairy farmer until about 7 years ago. He was employed by TLS Equipment as a mechanic and painter. Clinton was an avid trapper and hunter and had a great love of farm life and anything outdoors.
Clinton was an active member of Zion Mennonite Chapel in Reinholds.
Surviving besides his wife, father and stepmother are four sons, Carson Grant Martin, Jansyn Trent Martin, Bryson Cole Martin, and Easton Drew Martin; three brothers, Delmar husband of Faith Martin, Curvin husband of Esther Martin, and Eldon husband of Karen Martin; and two sisters, Mabel wife of Anthony Weiler, and Ruth wife of Daryl Martin.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 9, at 10:00 A.M. at New Haven Mennonite Church, 230 Crest Road, Lititz, PA. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewings will be held at New Haven Mennonite Church on Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM and on Thursday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. The family would like to thank the Newmanstown emergency personnel who responded to Clinton's accident. To send an online condolence to the family, visit: www.GroffEckenroth.com Arrangements by the Groff High Funeral Home, New Holland, PA.
Martin, Irwin H.
June 3, 1931 - January 31, 2025
Irwin H. Martin, 93, Ephrata, passed away on Friday January 31, 2025 in the Lincoln Christian Home. He was the husband of the late Nora Buckwalter Martin who passed away on October 20, 2020 and to whom he was married on November 22, 1952. Irwin was born in Lancaster County on June 3, 1931 a son of the late John M. and Lena S. (Horning) Martin. He was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.
Surviving are children: Leonard B. and wife Arlene (Burkholder) Martin; Marian B. wife of Elvin Zimmerman; Elvin B. and wife Erla (High) Martin; Harold B. and wife Mary J. (Snyder) Martin; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; a sister: Anna H. wife of the late Hershey Martin.
He was preceded in death by sisters: Edna Weiler (Harvey), Alta H. Horst (Aaron), Lena H. Martin; brothers: Raymond, John, Leroy, Allen, Earl Martin and infant twin brothers.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday February 5, 2025 from 5 to 8 pm in the Fairview Reception Center 141 Jackson Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042. Funeral will be Thursday February 6, 2025 in Fairview Mennonite Church 111 Elco Dr., Myerstown, PA 17067. Please omit flowers. The Clauser Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
We as the family of Irwin Martin want to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Lincoln Christian Home for the care he received there.
Martin, Paul Reiff
October 17, 1948 - January 30, 2025
Paul Reiff Martin, 76, of East Earl, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was the husband of Annie (Shirk) Martin. Born October 17, 1948, in New Holland, he was the son of the late LeRoy and Lizzie (Reiff) Martin.
Paul was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference, where he had served as a minister since 1977. He was a retired farmer.
Surviving besides his wife are three sons, Elvin husband of Evelyn Martin of East Earl, Jay Paul husband of Louella Martin of Dundee, NY, and Jonathan husband of Rose Ann Martin of Red Creek, NY; seven daughters, Alma wife of Nevin Zimmerman of Lititz, Anna Mary wife of Leon Martin of Elma, IA, Norma wife of Levi Leinbach of East Earl, Grace wife of Lamar Zimmerman of Greenwood, WI, Linda wife of John Aaron Hoover of Curtiss, WI, Arlene wife of Amos Zimmerman of Mohnton, PA, and Annetta wife of John Martin of Sharon Grove, KY; fifty-eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers, LeRoy husband of Martha Martin of Morgantown, Aaron husband of Christine Martin of Leesport; three sisters, Mabel Martin of New Holland, Ella Mae wife of Neal Hoover of Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA, Elizabeth wife of James Leid of Narvon; and a sister-in-law, Arlene Martin of Little Cedar, IA.
He was preceded in death by a stillborn son, a granddaughter, a great-granddaughter, by brothers, Ivan Martin, and Melvin Martin and by a sister-in-law Edna (Melvin) Martin.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the nurses from Hospice and Community Care for their loving care and support.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 3, at 9:30 AM at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference) with Bishop Leon Zimmerman officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewings will be held on Sunday at the residence of Levi Leinbach, 129 Laurel Road, East Earl, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, PA
Mast, Doris J. Mishler
January 10, 1933 - January 22, 2025
Doris J. Mast, 92, of LaGrange, formerly of Howe, died at 7:41 am, on Wednesday, January 22 [2025] at The Waters of LaGrange. She was born on January 10, 1933, in Alto, MI, to John and Ruth (Dintaman) Mishler. On November 23, 1952, in LaGrange County, she married William "Bill" I. Mast, he died December 21, 2016.
Surviving are two daughters, Jan (John) Schwartz of Sturgis, MI, Lorilee (Brian) Christner of Wolcottville; four sons, Gary (Lynnette) Mast, Mike (Judy) Mast, Philip (Sandy) Mast all of Shipshewana, Brian Mast of Howe; twelve grandchildren, Stacey (Chris) Spolyar, Chris (Heidi) Mast, Evan (Kim) Mast, Jesse (Mike) Whitten, Jenny (Rory) Igo, Trey Christner, Dana (Corey) Johnson, Alisha (Craig) Blume, Melissa (Joseph) Raber, Kaitlyn (Emanuel) Ashibuogwu, Tanner Mast, Dylan Mast (special friend, Emmaline Schild); 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary (Gerald) Miller of Westfield, Martha (John) Bender of Goshen; brother, Richard Mishler (special friend, Sharon Renihan) of Sebring, FL.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and a son-in-law, Jim Lauver.
Doris was a homemaker and the last charter member of Marion Christian Fellowship. She was very active at the church, serving as a Sunday school and Bible school teacher and was involved with the sewing group. Doris never knew a stranger and had the gift of hospitality. She loved cooking, quilting and embroidering. She also enjoyed attending Westview High School basketball games. Most importantly, Doris loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her love of the color pink was never more evident than the morning she passed away when a beautiful pink sunrise occurred.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, January 26 at Marion Christian Fellowship, 5460 North 450 West, Shipshewana. Family and friends will gather at 10:00 am on Monday, January 27 at Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana for a graveside service. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 am on Monday, January 27 at the church. Services will be conducted by Pastors Randy and Larissa Willard. Memorials may be given to Marion Christian Fellowship.
McElmurry, Leon W.
October 6 1937 - January 21, 2025
Leon W. McElmurry, 87, of Goshen, fondly known as “Mac” went to the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Esther’s Hospice House in Elkhart.
Leon was born to Ortho and Elise (McGregor) McElmurry on October 6, 1937 in Monet, Missouri. He was the fthird of seven children.
Leon married Rosalee (Landis) on August 16, 1961 in Lebanon, Oregon.
She survives, along with daughters, Joann Elder of Goshen, Karen (Lee) Pfahler of Goshen and Sheila McElmurry, traveling nomad; grandchildren, Rachel (Chad) Rump, Hannah Elder, Abby (Raf) Sandavol, Miranda Pfahler and Isaac Pfahler; great-grandchildren, Thea, Silas, and Ian Rump; sister Claudia Miller of White Pigeon, Michigan, niece Shawna (Marvin) Schmucker of Middlebury; nephew and Shane (Nichole) Miller, also of Middlebury.
He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Leah, brothers, Archie and Terry, and sisters, Wilma, Pat, and Corabelle.
Leon was a Fuller Brush salesman for 56 years. He loved meeting with all of his customers and watched many of their children grow up and have children of their own. Leon loved watching the Goshen High School RedHawks play basketball. He loved Jesus and his wife “his Queen” Rosalee of 63 years. Leon spent many years working at Bible Memory Camp. He also volunteered at Lifeline, Youth for Christ, and was involved with Bible Study Fellowship. He enjoyed playing basketball with the Goshen Park Department until he was 82.
Visitation will take place on Friday, Jan. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Pleasant View Church, Goshen. A private burial will precede a 3:00 p.m. memorial service on Saturday, January 25, also at Pleasant View Church.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of memorial contributions, Leon’s family encourages others to find a way to pay it forward, help another person out or spend some quality time with your family.
Mellinger, Alta Roth
May 2, 1931 - January 22, 2025
Alta Mellinger, 93, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born May 2, 1931 in Morton, Illinois to John and Alma (Yoder) Roth. They preceded her in death.
On September 29, 1951 in Morton, Illinois, she married the love of her life Erwin Mellinger, whom she met at Goshen College.
Erwin survives along with three children, Gina Mellinger Alicea, Geoffery Mellinger and Gregory Mellinger; three grandchildren, Nick, Chris and James; and three-great grandchildren, Rory, Scarlett and Sloan.
Alta learned determination from her father, John who had the undeterred vision to start the Peoria Relief Sale to raise money for Mennonite Central Committee. Alta’s vision was to create a 10,000 Villages retail shop in Glen Ellyn, Illinois to also benefit the work of M.C.C., which she did and managed for many years.
She had a great love for her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. From the beginning, singing in the Goshen College choir together, she and Erwin, developed a love of music that has lasted a life-time, enjoying many concerts together.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen.
Burial will take place at Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery, Sterling, Illinois at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Mennonite Central Committee; https://mcc.org/.