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Martin, Alice Angeline Drudge ; . . Martin, Allan F. ; . . Martin, Allen ; . . Martin, Amos H. ; . . Martin, Arlin Richard ; . . Martin, Betty Gehman ; . . Martin, Betty Jean Holsinger ; . . Martin, Beulah Grace Petersheim ; . . Martin, Cameron Seth ; . . Martin, Carl D. ; . . Martin, Daniel J. ; . . Martin, Daryl Zimmerman ; . . Martin, Dorothy Mae Metzler ; . . Martin, E. Ruth Hossler ; . . Martin, Earl S. ; . . Martin, Edith M. ; . . Martin, Edwin R. ; . . Martin, Elizabeth O. Martin ; . . Martin, Elizabeth W. Martin ; . . Martin, Ella M. Weiler ; . . Martin, Ella O. Sensenig ; . . Martin, Emanuel “Manny” ; . . Martin, Ervin H. ; . . Martin, Floyd ; . . Martin, Frances M. Nolt ; . . Martin, Gordon ; . . Martin, Harold W. ; . . Martin, Helen E. Niesley ; . . Martin, Henry H. ; . . Martin, Ida Mary Stoltzfus ; . . Martin, Ira Lamar ; . . Martin, Jacob Daniel ; . . Martin, Jonas M. ; . . Martin, Kathryn "Dorothy" Derstine Hackman ; . . Martin, Kayla Beth ; . . Martin, Kendra Jane ; . . Martin, Kenneth James ; . . Martin, Kenneth Z. ; . . Martin, Kierra Joy ; . . Martin, Leonard Z. Sr. ; . . Martin, Lester Z. ; . . Martin, Levi N. ; . . Martin, Lois Elizabeth Horst ; . . Martin, Loren M. ; . . Martin, Mahlon Z. ; . . Martin, Marcus Z. ; . .Martin, Marian Z. Shirk ; . . Martin, Mary Alice ; . . Martin, Mary N. Newswanger ; . .Martin, Mary B. Hoover ; . . Martin, Maryetta S. Martin ; . . Martin, Melvin J. ; . . Martin, Melvin K. ; . . Martin, Mildred L. Weaver ; . . Martin, Miles S. ; . . Martin, Nancy Louise Steiner ; . . Martin, Nathaniel W. ; . . Martin, Nolan M. ; . . Martin, Pamela Good ; . . Martin, Rachael Marie Burkholder ; . . Martin, Ralph D. ; . . Martin, Reta B. Martin ; . . Martin, Ruth H. ; . . Martin, Ruth Virginia Lahman ; . . Martin, Shannon Lee ; . . Martin, Wesley D. ; . . Martin, Wesley M. ; . . Mast, Alverna Z. Zimmerman ; . . Mast, Brent L. ; . . Mast, Emanuel J. ; . . Mast, Henry E. ; . . Mellinger, Ethel Leaman ; . . Metzler, Minnie Benner ; . . Meyer, Joyce B. Bell Koplin ; . .
Martin, Alice Angeline Drudge, 100, of Waterloo, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada died June 12, 2017 at the same place. She was born June 15, 1916 at Claremont, Ontario to John and Lucinda (Reesor) Drudge. On October 19, 1937 at St. Jacobs, Waterloo Co., Ontario she was married to Moses Martin, who was born January 27, 1914 and died February 16, 1995.
Surviving are children, Paul (Judy) Martin; Shirley (Cal) Larsen; Carol Weber; Ella (Laverne) Brubacher; Ruth (John) Brenneman; and Rhoda (Klaus) Seibert; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Ada Holzschuh.
A son, Richard Martin; two brothers, Frank Drudge, and Lewis Drudge, and a sister, Ella Derry preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held June 16, 2017 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, Ontario with burial in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, Three Bridges Road, St. Jacobs, Ontario.
Martin, Allan F.
Nov. 19, 1939 - Aug.10, 2017
DUNDEE, Kansas - Allan F. Martin, 77, died Aug. 10, 2017 in Great Bend, Kansas.
He was born Nov. 19, 1939 in Elkhart, to Ellis and Clydia Martin. Allan served as youth pastor at the Olive Mennonite Church in Elkhart in the 1970’s. On Nov. 17, 1984 he married Earline Morland at McPherson, Kansas. Allan was very active in his church in Great Bend, Kansas.
Survivors include his wife, Earline Martin of the home and his children: Tod Martin (Rita), Casper Wyoming; Karen Pepperd (Paul) Kingman Kansas, Terry Martin; Hutchinson, Kansas.; and Brad Martin (Jen) Rockton, Illinois; his brother, Ken (Sally) Martin, Indianapolis; sister-in-law Jan Martin-Baker of Grainger;and grandchildren Dustin Densler, Shana Martin, Alec Martin and Mady Martin, Great-Grandson Jakob Densler.
He was proceeded in death by his parents and brother, Ronald Martin and sister, Dottie Martin Jones.
Funeral services will be held in Great Bend Kansas on Tuesday Aug, 15. A gathering and viewing is planned at the Olive Mennonite Church, CR 3, on Saturday Aug. 19, 2017 at 1 p.m.. Graveside service will take place at the Olive Cemetery at 2 p.m.
Martin, Allen, 82, of Aurora, CO died November 22, 2017 at the same place from pancreatic cancer. He was born September 21, 1935 at Lancaster Co., PA to Emanuel and Rachel Martin. On August 15, 1961 at Albany, OR he was married to Grace Stutzman, who was born December 31, 1932 and survives.
Surviving are children, Shelley and Dan Kauffman, Eric and Sharon Martin, Amy and Greg Buerge, and Sara and Jeremiah Michael; eight grandchildren, and siblings, twin sister Alma Landis, Erma Landis, Rachael Freed, and Karen Trovinger.
Memorial services were held December 10, 2017 at First Mennonite Church, Denver, CO.
Martin, Amos H., 97, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Lincoln Christian Home.
He was born in Denver to the late Harry and Ada (Huber) Martin and was the husband of the late Lydia Jane (Horst) Martin who passed away on July 16, 2016 and the late Lydia B. (Kurtz) Martin who passed away May 9, 1979.
He was a member of Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
Amos was a mechanic for New Holland Sauder Chevrolet and Oldsmobile and also Garden Spot Auto Auction.
Amos is survived by 3 sons, Amos K., husband of Mabel (Good) Martin of New Holland, Earl K., husband of Barbara (Newswanger) Martin of Lititz, Leon K., husband of Carolyn (Horning) Martin of New Providence; 4 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; 6 step-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 step-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; 33 grandchildren; 101 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; 41 step-grandchildren; 74 step-great-grandchildren and 15 step-great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wives and parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Mable H. Martin, Mary H. Martin; 1 granddaughter and 2 great-grandsons.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 9:00 AM at the Lincoln Christian Home, 1307 Apple Street, Ephrata 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.
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Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Martin, Arlin Richard
March 27, 1939 - October 16, 2017
Heaven gained another angel on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. Arlin Richard Martin, 78, of Greencastle, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at Hershey Medical Center from an undiagnosed medical condition. He was born March 27, 1939, in Hagerstown, Md., to the late Adam R. and Martha G. (Showalter) Martin.
Arlin graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School and attended two years at Eastern Mennonite College. Following his college experience, he went into 1W service, serving at the Lancaster General Hospital. During this time he stayed with his second “Dad and Mom,” Earl and Marion Rohrer.
After his marriage to Mary Lou (Chupp) Martin on Sept. 29, 1962, he became part owner of Maugansville Elevator and Lumber Co. Once the family business was sold, he was employed by Dixie Millwork in Hagerstown, Md., Myers Building Systems, Clear Spring, Md., Mercersburg Builders Supply, Mercersburg, L&S Stone, Greencastle, and Martin’s Farm Market, Hagerstown, Md. After retiring, he was a faithful volunteer at Booksavers of Hagerstown, Md.
He attended Genesis Fellowship in Kauffman Station. Through the years he served on the following boards: Hope Christian Center, New York City, N.Y., Menno Haven Retirement Community, Chambersburg, Cove Valley Christian Youth Camp, Mercersburg, and Sparkling Springs Association, Harrisonburg, Va. He was also instrumental in starting the Maugansville (Md.) Little League.
Arlin enjoyed traveling to Florida, spending time at their cabin and also attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and many activities. He was an avid reader and Baltimore Orioles fan.
Along with his wife of 55 years, he is survived by four children, Cindy S. (Carl) Keener of State Line, Keith L. (Julie) Martin of Greencastle, Lori A. (Greg) Martin of Marion, and Amy J. (Mike) Hammond; six grandchildren, Chanelle (Ryan) Hamilton, Derek (Chantel) Keener, Kolby Martin, Hailee Martin, Michaelena Hammond and Logan Martin; two great-grandchildren with one on the way; one sister, Betty Horst; and one brother, Leo (Mary) Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Alta Hertzler, and two brothers-in-law, Lauren Horst and James Hertzler.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Antrim Brethren in Christ Church, 24 Kauffman Road East Chambersburg, Pa., with the Rev. Steve Fretz officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Antrim Brethren in Christ Church and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in the Browns Mill Cemetery, Kauffman Station.
Memorial contributions may be given in his memory to Genesis Fellowship Building Fund, P.O. Box 133, Shady Grove, PA 17256. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanfh.com.
Arrangements were handled by the Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home of Greencastle.
Martin, Betty Gehman, 93, of New Holland, formerly of Goodville, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Garden Spot Village.
Born in Bowmansville, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Lizzie (Good) Gehman. She was married 69 years on Dec. 31 to Wayne Witmer Martin (deceased January 16, 2014). Wayne and Betty founded and operated Goodville Insurance Management in Goodville until 1990.
She was a lifetime member of Goodville Mennonite Church, where she helped lead the Junior Girls for many years. She was steadfast in her faith and was a role model for others. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many, whom she faithfully supported through cards, letters, and visits. One of her life goals was to bring a smile to the face of every person she encountered through sharing her love, kindness, and humor.
Surviving are five children, Phyllis J. Strickland of Goodville, Donna M., married to Larry Seiler of Auburn, IN, Sandra Jane, married to Donald Wilt of Etters, PA, Wayne Gary Martin, married to Marilyn Strutchens of Auburn, AL, Corinne Joan, married to Lamine Diop of Harrisonburg, VA; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren, with one more expected; a brother, Richard Gehman; and a sister, Bernice Gehman. Preceding her in death are a grandson, Iba Wayne Diop; brothers Chester Gehman, Webster Gehman, Robert Gehman, and Raymond Gehman; and sisters Edna Gehman, Violet Gehman, and Reta Gehman.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 15 at 10 am at Goodville Mennonite Church, 1556 Main St., Goodville, PA with pastors Bruce Sauder and Kelly Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Friday at Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland from 6-8 pm and on Saturday at the Church from 9-10 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Goodville Mennonite Church, address above, or Hospice & Community Care of Lancaster, P. O. 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.
Martin, Betty Jean Holsinger, 81, formerly of East Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Conestoga View. She was married to the late Arthur L. Martin, who died in 2002.
Betty had retired from Stauffer's of Kissel Hill and had previously worked many years for Acme Markets.
Born January 10, 1936 on the family farm in Clay Twp., Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Minerva (Sweigart) Holsinger. She was a lifelong member of the Mountville Church of the Brethren, Mountville.
She is survived by her son; Lee Martin (Kathy), of Mountville; one grandson; Scott Martin (Kristin); one granddaughter; Adleigh Jean, of Durham, NC and sister; Gladys H. Zimmerman (Warren); brothers; John Holsinger (Janice) and Daniel Holsinger (Rick). She was also preceded in death by her step-mother; Barbara Holsinger; sister; Lois H. Booth and brothers; Kenneth B., Philip L. and Harry B. Holsinger.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Betty's Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering to be held at the Mountville Church of the Brethren, 60 Clay Street, Mountville, PA 17554 on SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017 between 1PM and 4PM.
Interment will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial Remembrances can be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association.
Martin, Beulah Grace Petersheim, 90, a resident of Zerbe Retirement Community, Narvon, formerly of New Holland, joined her Heavenly Father's Choir while surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
She was married 70 years to M. Richard Martin. Born in Elverson, she was the daughter of the late Anthony M. and Anna Loar Petersheim.
Beulah was a cake decorator with Achenbach's Bakery for 18 years and Yoder's for 12 years. She was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in New Holland. Beulah spent many hours sewing for her family and was an avid collector of elephants of all kinds.
Surviving are two sons, Larry husband of Cecilia Martin and Merle husband of Ann Martin; seven daughters, Linda Myers, Audrey wife of Brian McCarty, Peggy wife of Butch Gelnett, Barbara Mentzer, Annette wife of Rick Davis, Lori Potts fiancée of Carl Zimmerman, and Sally wife of Andy Martin; 21 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; a brother, Glen Petersheim and a sister Rachel Weidman. She was preceded in death by a daughter Marcia Bollinger, by sons-in-law, Fred Bollinger, Dave Potts, and Ken Myers, Sr.; by a granddaughter, Tina Gelnett, by great-grandchildren, Ian McCarty and Grace Acosta, by brothers, Oliver and Jonathan, and by sisters, Elizabeth, Luella, and Kathryn.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 22, at 11:00 A.M. at the Evangelical United Methodist Church, 276 W. Main St., New Holland, PA with the Rev. Rob Stippich officiating. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment in Memory Gardens, Ephrata, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Martin's memory may be made to a fund supporting her two great-grandsons who were born prematurely at GoFundMe.com/LiamandLogan or to the Zerbe Retirement Community. Arrangements by the Groff-High Funeral Home.
Martin, Cameron Seth, Kayla Beth and Kendra Jane
Ages 11, 9, and 7 all of Sheridan, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 due to injuries sustained from a buggy accident. Cameron was born November 17, 2005 in Elkhart, IN., Kayla on January 22, 2008 in Nappanee, IN., Kendra on January 25, 2010 in Sheridan, MI., to Paul and Judith (Imhoff) Martin. Cameron was currently in the 6th grade, Kayla in the 4th grade and Kendra in the 2nd grade.
They are survived by their parents Paul and Judith of Sheridan, siblings Alex, Ammon, Calvin, Trina all at home, grandparents Harvey and Nora (Ramer) Martin of Nappanee, IN., David and JoAnne (Martin) Imhoff of Argos, IN., great grandfather Paul Martin of Liberty, KY., and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 9:30 am at the Vickeryville Old Order Mennonite Church on the corner of Sloan Road and M-57. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm and Thursday from 1 to 5 pm all at Leonard Schrock’s home, 7042 Vickeryville Rd., Sheridan, MI 48884.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Carson City.
Martin, Carl D., 92, of Lititz, and formerly of Manheim, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Landis Homes. Born in Salisbury Township, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Benner Martin. Carl was the loving and devoted husband of Reba M. Dagen Martin and they observed their 69th wedding anniversary in February. A dairy farmer, Carl was the owner and operator of his own farm in Penn Township, he also was employed at Agway in Manheim, and Darrenkamps Market in Mount Joy. He was an active and faithful member of Hernley Mennonite Church, Manheim; and served as trustee on the cemetery board and as Sunday school secretary. Carl volunteered at the Lancaster General Hospital and at Landis Homes. Carl's lifelong passion was his family and he loved spending time with his children, and grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Reba are three sons: Larry E. husband of Ruth Ann Hess Martin of Manheim, Leon L. husband of Diana Reichenbach Martin of Manheim, Marlin J. husband of Doris E. Kready Martin of Elizabethtown, six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, four sisters: Norma E. Groff, Dorothy B. Martin, Mary wife of Ray Beyer, and Irene wife of Lamar Reed, and two brothers Joseph husband of Betty Ann Martin, and Elvin husband of Lois Martin and a brother-in-law Paul Farrel. Preceding him in death is a twin brother, Clair Martin, and brothers: Lee and Paul Martin, and two sisters: Elsie Martin and Esther Farrel.
The family would like to extend their thanks for all the loving care and support given to Carl by the staff of Landis Homes, and Hospice and Community Care.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Carl's memorial service at the Landis Homes Retirement Community, WEST BETHANY CHAPEL, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 12:00 PM. Friends may visit with the family at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, on Friday evening from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM with additional visitation on Saturday morning at Landis Homes Retirement Community from 11:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be private in Hernley Mennonite Cemetery.
Martin, Daniel J., age 98, of Landis Homes, formerly of Strasburg, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Phenneger) Martin who died in 1990.
Born in Salisbury Township on November 13, 1918, he was the son of the late Aaron and Susie (Weaver) Martin. Surviving are two sons Leo K., husband of Miriam (Hershey), New Holland, and Larry R., Turin, New York, and a daughter, Donna L., wife of the late Leonard Faulds, Lititz; 5 grandchildren: Kendra (Martin), wife of David Farrow, Starkville, Mississippi, Lew Martin, husband of Kayleen (Morgan), New Holland, Keith Martin, husband of Justina (Sanner), Strasburg, Jeff Faulds, husband of Karen (Ruth), Ephrata, and Sharon (Faulds), wife of Stephen Smeltz, Ephrata; and 7 great-grandchildren. Daniel was preceded in death by three brothers: Weaver, Aaron, and Henry Martin and 4 sisters Etta Weaver, Lena Dombach, Anna Mary and Susanna Martin.
Daniel was a dairy farmer who loved to share stories and loved having children around. He served in Civilian Public Service in Grottoes, Virginia in 1941. After retirement, he continued farm work with Glenn Good, enjoyed gardening, and raising African violets. He also volunteered at the Re-Uzit Store in New Holland. He was an active member of Hershey Mennonite Church.
The family wishes to thank Landis Homes and Hospice & Community Care for the wonderful way they cared for Daniel.
A viewing will be held at Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA, on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM with a funeral service following at 2:00 PM. Interment will be at Hershey Mennonite Church following the service.
Martin, Daryl Zimmerman, 17, of Elma, died Saturday, June 10, 2017, in a hunting accident in South Dakota.
Funeral services for Daryl Martin will be held 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Meadow Run Mennonite Church, 160th Street and Douglas Avenue, Elma, with the family meeting at the Martin home at 9 a.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Noah Martin home, 6474 175th Street, Elma Iowa 50628 on Wednesday, June 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Daryl Zimmerman Martin was born April 23, 2000, at Elma, the son of Noah and Marian (Zimmerman) Martin. Daryl had been working at Jed's Construction for the past year.
Living family members include his parents Noah and Marian Martin of Elma; siblings: Wesley, Kelvin, Sandra, Noah Shawn, and Austin Martin all at home; paternal grandparents, Noah and Minerva Martin of New Holland, Penn.; maternal grandparents, Jason and Ada Mae Zimmerman of East Earl, Penn. and maternal great grandfather, Ivan Weaver of New Holland Penn.
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Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
Martin, Dorothy Mae Metzler, 87, formerly of East Petersburg, died peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Brethren Village. Born in Lancaster, [January 1, 1930] she was the daughter of the late Landis L. and Ella Mae Zug Metzler. A homemaker, she was the wife of the late Ervin H. Martin who died in January of this year. Dorothy was an active and faithful member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church. She was also a member of the East Petersburg Historical Society, and a lifetime member of the East Petersburg Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing.
Surviving is a son, Gerald L. husband of Mary Stouffer Martin of Lancaster, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a sister, M. Geraldine wife of Lloyd L. Goss of Manheim, and a sister-in-law, Gladys Metzler of Lancaster. Preceding her in death is a son, Donald E. Martin, and a brother, Melvin L. Metzler.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, 6279 Main Street, East Petersburg, on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 3:00 PM. There will be a viewing at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim on Friday evening from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM with additional viewing on Saturday afternoon at the church from 2:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Dorothy's memory to: American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603, or East Petersburg Fire Company, 6076 Pine Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520.
Martin, E. Ruth Hossler, 87, of Lititz, formerly of Columbia, went home to her loving Lord from Landis Homes on March 28, 2017. She was born in West Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co., the daughter of Witmer W. and Esther (Ebersole) Hossler.
She was a member of Stoney Brook Mennonite Church in York, PA.
She was a graduate of Eastern Mennonite College class of 1964 with an elementary teaching degree, and taught 13 years at Ephrata and Kraybill Mennonite Schools. She was later employed by Eastern Mennonite Missions in Salunga, and retired from there after a total of 14 years in 1994. During retirement she enjoyed quilting, assisting in making MCC comforters, reading biographies, congregational histories, and enjoyed attending auctions.
She is survived by a sister-in-law Martha (Hossler) Kreider, wife of John Kreider at Landis Homes, a nephew Loren Hossler husband of Audrey, grand-nephew Kyle, and grand-niece Kelly of Newmanstown, a niece Kendra Goodman of Leola, and, 3 step-children Reta Steffe, wife of Rev. Larry of Dowelltown, TN, Jerry Martin, husband of Garnette of York, and Joel Martin, husband of Linda of Manchester, 6 step-grandchildren Richard Steffe, Melissa Ferrell, Kevin Knezic, Andrea Gravelle, Laura Martin, Scott Bahn, and 8 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband Eldon Martin of Hagerstown, MD, a sister Mary Hossler of Lititz, a brother Paul Hossler of Lancaster, 2 step-children Elva Knezic, John Martin, and step-grandchild Leah Martin.
Funeral services will be held at Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the West Bethany Chapel of Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA with Chaplain James Leaman officiating. A viewing will be held Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel. Burial will be in Stoney Brook Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Landis Home Caring Fund, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 East Market Street, York, PA 17403.
Martin, Earl S., 47, of Terre Hill, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.
Born in Denver, he was a son of Ella O. (Sensenig) Martin and the late Ivan Z. Martin. He worked as a mason for over 30 years.
In addition to his mother, Earl is survived by three brothers: Alvin S. Martin, husband of Mabel (Zimmerman), of East Earl, Luke S. Martin, husband of Karen (Rutt), of Denver, and Ivan S. Martin, husband of Rosene (Good), of Myerstown; 8 nieces and 3 nephews.
Earl was preceded in death by his father and two of his brothers, Adin S. Martin and Phares S. Martin.
His funeral will be held on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10 AM at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522 with Luke S. Martin and Ivan S. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the Bowmansville Mennonite Church Cemetery, 980 Oaklyn Dr., Narvon, PA 17555. Viewing will be held on Sunday from 2- 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM at Fairmount Homes Farm Crest Chapel, 1100 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522 and on Monday from 9-10 AM at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center. Kindly omit flowers. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.
Martin, Edith M., 74, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in the Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County on October 9, 1943, a daughter of Lydia M. Martin Martin of Myerstown and the late Elmer M. Martin. Edith was a retired CNA working at Mt. Hope Nazarene Community in Manheim for 37 years and was a member of the Mountain View Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference in Lebanon.
Surviving in addition to her mother are siblings, Lloyd M. Martin and wife, Vera of Cantril, IA; Larry M. Martin and wife, Helen of Manheim; Elmer M. Martin, Jr. and wife, Florence of Lebanon; Ellis M. Martin and wife, Grace of Port Byron, NY; Linda M. Horst and husband, Allan of Mansville, NY; Lydia M. Martin of Myerstown; Earla M. Zimmerman and husband, Chester of Denver; sister-in-law, Linda A. Martin of Port Byron, NY; 46 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Loren M. Martin.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in Fairview Mennonite Church, 111 Elco Drive, Myerstown, PA. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Fairview Mennonite Reception Center, 141 Jackson Road, Lebanon. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling her arrangements.
Martin, Edwin R., 61, of 700 Stone Hill Rd., Denver, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at his home. His wife, Lucy (Martin) Martin, survives.
Born in Kutztown, he was the son of Arlene S. (Hoover) Martin of Terre Hill and the late William Martin.
Edwin was employed as a trim maker at A. B. Martin Roofing, Ephrata and was a member of Muddy Creek Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three children: Lewis married to Norma (Martin) Martin, Withee, WI; Laura married to Joe Miller, Milton; LeRoy married to Dorothy (Sensenig) Martin, Reinholds; 12 grandchildren; 10 siblings: Mary Ellen Garman, Terre Hill; Lena married to Ezra Hoover, Ephrata; Ervin married to Ruth (Martin) Martin, Denver; Laurence married to Mary Ann (Newswanger) Martin, Quarryville; Esther married to James Hurst, Osage, IA; Luella married to Aaron Martin, Churchtown; Jane Martin, Denver; James married to Karen (Burkholder) Martin, Stevens; Linda Martin, Lititz; Pauline married to Edward Zimmerman, Narvon.
He was preceded in death by a son, Lorin Martin in 1988.
His funeral will be held at his late home on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 9 a.m. with further services at 9:30 a.m. at Muddy Creek Mennonite Church with Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be held at his late home 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.
Martin, Elizabeth O. Martin, 84, of Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in the Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was the wife of Paul M. Martin. She was born in Ephrata on July 18, 1932, a daughter of the late John Z. and Ella Oberholtzer Martin. Elizabeth was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.
Surviving in addition to her husband are children, Irvin Martin and wife Wilma Martin Martin, Ickesburg, PA; Edna Martin High and husband Eugene High, Jeromesville, OH; Alvin Martin and wife Nancy Oberholtzer Martin, Nora Springs, Iowa; Lester Martin and wife Esther Horst Martin, Myerstown; Paul Martin and wife Mary Jane Martin Martin, New Holland; Harold Martin and wife Brenda Martin Martin, Mohnton; Clair Martin and wife Charlene Martin Martin, Manheim; Earl Martin and wife Etta Martin Martin, Owen WI; 54 grandchildren; 133 great grandchildren; brother, Ezra O. Martin and wife Marian Martin, Myerstown; sisters, Katie Newswanger and husband Phares Newswanger, New-manstown; Mabel Horst and husband Ivan Horst, Ephrata; Mary Hurst and husband Ivan Hurst, Ephrata; Martha Martin, Myerstown; Nora Hackman and husband Willard Hackman, Wellsboro, PA. She was preceded in death by five grandsons, a great grandson, sisters, Anna Kurtz, Esther Martin; brothers, Aaron Martin, John Martin and Reuben Martin.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 9:30 am in Martin's Mennonite Church, 765 N. Church Road, Womelsdorf, PA. Burial in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing on Sunday from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm at the Fairview Mennonite Reception Center, 141 Jackson Road, Myerstown, PA. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling her arrangements.
Martin, Elizabeth W. Martin, 88, of Stevens, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at home.
She was born in East Earl Township to the late Henry M. and Lucy G. (Weber) Martin and was the wife of Titus W. Martin, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.
She was a member of Denver Mennonite Church.
In addition to her husband, Elizabeth is survived by 2 sons, Harold M. Martin, husband of Naomi (Gingrich) of Womelsdorf, and Clyde M. Martin, husband of Hilda (Stoltzfus) of Bethel; 3 daughters, Janet, wife of Harold Sensenig of Smyrna, DE, Jane, wife of Raymond Zook of Mendon, MA, and Lucy, wife of Jay Martin of Ripley, NY; 38 grandchildren, 126 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, 5 brothers, Andrew, Henry and Warren Martin, all of Reinholds, Rufus Martin of Lititz, and John Martin of Ephrata.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Lamar Martin, a great-grandson, Jolan Klassen, 5 sisters, Pauline Martin, Lucy Eberly, Beatrice Martin Good, Anna Good, and Esther Martin.
A viewing will be held on Monday, February 13, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Denver Mennonite Church, 95 Monroe Street, Denver. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at 10:00 am, at the church, with officiating ministry, Wilmer Weaver, Merle Sensenig, Luke Sensenig, and Ray Auker. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.
Martin, Ella M. Weiler, 82, of Ephrata, formerly of Stevens, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in East Earl to the late Moses H. and Ella S. (Martin) Weiler and was the wife of Samuel S. Martin with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.
Ella was a homemaker and a member of Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
In addition to her husband, Ella is survived by 5 children, Dale W., husband of Brenda (Weaver) Martin of Stevens, Leland W. Martin of Stevens, Larry J., husband of Judy (Martin) Martin of Stevens, Marlin W., husband of Wanda (Miller) Martin of Stevens, Joyce Darlene, wife of Bryon G. Hurst of Denver; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Ivan M., husband of Esther (Lehman) Weiler of Ephrata, Harvey M., husband of Edna (Martin) Weiler of Manheim, Mose M., husband of Vicki (Ressel) Weiler of Ephrata, Clarence M., husband of Judy (Martin) Weiler of Myerstown and 2 brothers-in-law, Norman Good, Isaac Zimmerman, both of Ephrata.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond M. Weiler and 2 sisters, Emma Good, Mabel Zimmerman.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, from 5 to 8 PM, at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz. An additional viewing will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 8:30 AM, at Lincoln Christian Homes, 1307 Apple Street, Ephrata, followed by a viewing at the Springville Mennonite Church, 580 Springville Road, Ephrata, prior to services at 9:30AM with Bishop Melvin Martin and Ministers Henry Horning, Elam Ray Martin and Ray Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Martin, Ella O. Sensenig, 90, of East Earl, died Friday, September 29, 2017 at Fairmount Homes after a brief illness.
Born in New Holland, she was a daughter of the late Ezra and Anna (Oberholtzer) Sensenig. Her husband, Ivan Z. Martin, died April 27, 2011.
Ella was a homemaker and a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Confer-ence.
Surviving are three sons, Alvin S., married to Mabel (Zimmerman) Martin of East Earl, Luke S., married to Karen (Rutt) Martin of Denver, and Ivan S., married to Rosene (Good) Martin of Myerstown; 11 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; four brothers, David, married to Esther (Good) Sensenig of Ephrata, Jeremiah, married to Vera (Nolt) Sensenig of Quarryville, Jonas, married to Grace Ann (Kurtz) Sensenig of Holtwood, and Freeland, married to Joyce (Martin) Sensenig of New Holland; two sisters, Alma, married to Ezra Horst of Quarryville, and Barbara, widow of Elvin K. Martin of Denver; a sister-in-law, Hazel, married to Donald Landis of Manheim; and a brother-in-law, Phares, married to Katie Newswanger of Newmanstown.
Preceding her in death are three sons, Adin, Phares, and Earl Martin; two sisters, Martha Newswanger, and Ida O. Musser; and a brother, Adin Sensenig.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 8:45 am at Martindale Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Road, Ephrata, with further services at 9:30 am at Bowmansville Mennonite Church with the Bishop Leon S. Zimmerman, Marlin S. Lauver, John M. Martin, and Leon B. Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Monday, Oct. 2 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Martindale Fellowship Center. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Martin, Emanuel “Manny,” 83, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. Mr. Martin was born July 7, 1933, in Ephrata, Pa., and was a son of the late Emanuel and Rachel Martin.
He graduated from Eastern Mennonite College in 1956. Experiences working at Eastern Mennonite College in Virginia, Laurelville Mennonite Church Center in Pennsylvania and as a social worker, counselor and hospice volunteer in West Virginia lead him to train for the ministry. He received a Master of Church Ministries from Eastern Mennonite Seminary and was a longtime pastor of Hebron Mennonite Church in Hagerstown, Md.
On May 25, 1957, he married the former Lois Mumaw, who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Keith Martin and companion, Karen Harlow, of Harrisonburg and Gail Laur and husband, Calvin, of Sandusky, Mich.; siblings, Erma Landis of Lititz, Pa., Emerson Martin and wife, Thelma, of Albany, Ore., Allen Martin and wife, Grace, of Aurora, Colo., Alma Landis and husband, Mark, of Mount Joy, Pa., Rachael Freed and husband, Henry, of Reinholds, Pa., and Karen Trovinger and husband, Ken, of Lebanon, Pa.; four grandchildren, Adam Laur, Graham Laur, Jonathan Martin and Daniel Martin; and one great-grandson, Julian Laur. Beloved “Uncle Manny” to many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Mr. Martin was preceded in death by four brothers and sisters.
Pastors Phil Kniss and Barbara Moyer Lehman will conduct a memorial service Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Park View Mennonite Church. The family will receive friends following the service.
A graveside service will be held at Lindale Mennonite Cemetery prior to the memorial service at 9:30 a.m.
Friends are also welcome to view and sign the register book at the funeral home on Monday from noon until 5 p.m.
Those wishing may share a memory or an Online condolence at www.mcmullenfh.com.
Arrangements entrusted to McMullen Funeral Home.
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Martin, Emanuel, 83, of Harrisonburg, VA died February 17, 2017 at the same place. He was born July 7, 1933 at Ephrata, PA to Emanuel and Rachel Martin. On May 25, 1957 he was married to Lois Mumaw, who was born May 3, 1934 and survives.
Surviving are a son, Keith Martin (wife Karen Harlow) of Harrisonburg, VA; and a daughter, Gail Laur (husband Calvin Laur) of Sandusky, MI; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and siblings, Erma Landis, Lititz, PA; Emerson Martin (Thelma) of Albany, OR; Allen Martin (Grace), of Aurora, CO; Alma Landis (Mark) of Mt. Joy, PA; Richard Freed (Henry) of Reinholds, PA; and Karen Trovinger (Ken) of Lebanon, PA.
Four siblings, names unknown, preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held February 21, 2017 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg.
Martin, Ervin H., 84, formerly of East Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Frogtown, East Earl Township, he was the son of the late Adam H. and Katie Hornberger Martin. He was the loving husband of Dorothy Mae Metzler Martin and they would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary this March. Ervin retired after 32 years as a truck driver for Rohrer's Quarry, Inc, Lititz. He was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church. Ervin was also a member of the East Petersburg Fire Company and Historical Society. He enjoyed gardening.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Gerald L. husband of Mary Stouffer Martin of Lancaster, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three brothers, Leon husband of Lydia Martin of Leola, Melvin husband of Shirley Martin of Kinzers, Galen husband of Barbara Martin of Narvon and four sisters, Mildred Kennel of Parkesburg, Arlene wife of Melvin Graver of Lancaster, Beatrice Hess of Pequea and Verna wife of Earl Martin of New Holland. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald E. Martin and a brother, Harold Martin.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, 6279 Main Street, East Petersburg on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 2:30 PM. There will be a public viewing at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim on Friday evening from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and again at the church on Saturday afternoon from 1:30 PM until the time of service. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Ervin's memory to East Petersburg Fire Company, 6076 Pine Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520.
Martin, Floyd, 80, of Elmira, ON, Canada died April 9, 2017 at Kitchener, Waterloo Co., ON from cancer. He was born March 23, 1937 at St. Jacobs, Waterloo Co., Ontario to Alfred and Irene (Sittler) Martin. On July 18, 1958 at St. Jacobs he was married to Doreen Martin, who was born March 7, 1940 and died December 22, 2016.
Surviving are children, Sharon (Mark) Bauman, Susan (Bruce) Brubacher, and Marilyn (Paul) Leis; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Gerald (Peggy) Martin.
Four brothers, Lester (June) Martin, Howard (Clarene) Martin, Orlan (Virginia) Martin, and Art Martin preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held April 13, 2017 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, ON with burial in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, Three Bridges Road, St. Jacobs, Ontario.
Martin, Frances M. Nolt, 88, of East Earl, formerly of Amishtown Road, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Fairmount Homes after a brief illness.
She was the daughter of the late Daniel B. and Mary B. (Martin) Nolt and was the second wife of the late Weaver W. Martin who died March 4, 2008.
She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Groffdale conference.
Frances is survived by 5 step-children, Rebecca R., wife of Harvey Fox of Curtis, WI, Henry R., husband of Martha (Sauder) Martin of Lititz, Mary R., wife of Titus Zimmerman of Lititz, Weaver R., husband of Mary (Weaver) Martin of New Holland, Anna R., wife of Ammon Weaver of Lititz; a step-daughter-in-law, Mary Ella Martin of WI; 12 siblings, John, husband of Barbara (Sensenig) Nolt of New Holland, Isaac, husband of Rebecca (Hoover) Nolt of Latham, MO, Lena, wife of the late Amos Hoover of Denver, Jennie Nolt of Blue Ball, Susan, wife of the late Jacob M. Zimmerman of Roaring Springs, Rebecca Nolt of Lancaster, Elam, husband of Sarah (Zimmerman) Nolt with whom she resided, Hettie, wife of Charles Sagner of New Holland, Luke, husand of the late Alma (Burkholder) Nolt of Ephrata, Edna Nolt of New Holland, Ida, wife of Noah Martin of Ephrata, Menno, husband of Mabel (Burkholder) Nolt of New Holland and a sister-in-law, Eva (Shirk) Nolt of Landis Homes.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, John R. Martin; 3 brothers, Henry, Ammon and Weaver Nolt; a sister, Lydia Nolt and 2 infant siblings, Amanda and Adam Nolt.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Weaver R. Martin residence, 192 Amishtown Road, New Holland. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at 9:00 AM at the Weaver R. Martin residence with further services at 9:30 AM from the Groffdale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference), Leola, with BishopTitus Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Martin, Gordon, 82, of St. Jacobs, Waterloo County, ON, Canada died July 3, 2017 at the same place from congestive heart failure. He was born December 16, 1934 at Floradale, Waterloo County, ON to Ibra and Melinda Martin. On March 27, 1958 he was married to the former Florence Martin, who was born January 9, 1937 and survives.
Surviving are children, Pauline (Calvin) Martin; Murray (Cheryl) Martin; Marie Martin (John Strauss); Ken (Mirela) Martin; and Cheryl Martin (Greg Tavitian); nine grandchildren, and siblings, Harvey (Lovina) Martin; Minerva (John) Horst; Salema Martin; Alice (Aden) Horst; Amsey (Annie) Martin; and Elsie (Amsey) Weber.
A daughter, Erma Martin and a sister, Viola Gingrich preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held July 7, 2017 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, ON with burial in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, Three Bridges Road, St. Jacobs, Ontario.
Martin, Harold W., 100, of Ephrata, formerly of Blue Ball, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Fairmount Homes.
Born in Blue Ball, he was the son of the late Martin W. and Barbara (Sauder) Martin. He is survived by his wife, Viola (Getz) Martin, they would have celebrated their 73rd anniversary in June.
During WWII Harold served in the Civilian Public Service from Oct. 1941 until Nov. 1945. While in CPS he worked at Sidling Hill, PA, Fort Collins, CO, Farnhurst, DE, and Marlboro, NJ.
He returned to Blue Ball where he joined his father and brother in the electrical business, M.W. Martin & Sons, and worked as an electrician for 50 years.
He was a long-time member of Christian Fellowship Church, New Holland.
Harold loved to travel, do woodworking and read books. He read the entire, "World Book Encyclopedia."
Surviving in addition to his wife are four children, Cynde, married to Dewey Akers of Sunbury, OH, Jerry Martin and partner Mike Knaub of West Salem, OH, Jeff, married to Karen (Deim) Martin of Lancaster, and Chris, married to Richard Kettering of Leola; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death are two brothers, Leroy S. and Chester E. Martin.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor David Horst officiating. Interment will be in the Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers 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.
Martin, Helen E. Niesley went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster. Born December 2, 1921 in Churchtown, Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Cyrus and Anna Niesley. Helen was the wife of the late Rev. J. Earl Martin Jr.
Helen was a Pastor's wife and homemaker. She was a longtime member of Mount Pleasant Brethren in Christ Church. Helen was an avid gardener and enjoyed singing.
Helen is survived by five children, Jean E. Paulus, wife of Denver of West Milton, OH, Jane Brubaker of Mechanicsburg, Galen R. Martin, husband of Nancy (Kopp) of Mount Joy, Betty L. Lehman, wife of Robert of Dillsburg and J. Bruce Martin, husband of Heike (Quiring) of Mount Joy; fourteen grandchildren; twenty eight great grandchildren; a brother, Arthur Niesley of York; and a sister, Ruth Zercher of Mechanicsburg.
A funeral service will be held at Mount Pleasant Brethren in Christ Church, 1756 Mount Pleasant Road, Mount Joy on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 3 PM. Family and friends will be received at the church before the service from 1:30 PM to 3 PM. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Brethren in Christ Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Pleasant Brethren in Christ Church, 1756 Mount Pleasant Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552 or Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
Martin, Henry H., 92, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at home.
He was born in West Earl Twp. to the late Titus B. and Emaline B. (Hoover) Martin and was the husband of the late Luella S. (Groff) Martin who passed away in 2008.
He was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conf.
Henry was a farmer. He also worked for M & M Weaver and volunteered at Christian Aid Ministry.
Henry is survived by 9 children. Ammon G., husband of Esther H. (Zimmerman) Martin of Waterloo, Ira G., husband of Loretta M. (Martin) Martin of Waterloo, Earl G., husband of Donna J. (Martin) Martin of Ephrata, Esther Mae, wife of Raymond G. Zimmerman of New Holland, Anna Mary, wife of John David Martin of Grayson, KY, Florence G., wife of Weaver S. Fox of Denver, Frances G., wife of James L. Hoover of Lebanon, Vera, wife of Ronald W. Martin of Newark, NY, Emma Jane, wife of Kenneth R. Wenger of Sauk Centre, MN; 62 grandchildren; 176 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; a brother, Paul H., husband of Anna Mae (Weaver) Martin; 3 sisters, Emma H. Martin of Ephrata, Ida H., wife of the late David H. Wenger of Ephrata, Etta H. Martin of Ephrata and a sister-in-law, Mabel N., wife of the late Titus H. Martin of Ephrata.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Frank H. and Titus H. Martin, and 3 sisters, Esther H., Anna H. and Ruth H. Martin and 6 great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Road, Martindale. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 9:00 AM at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, with further services at 9:30 AM from Groffdale Frame Mennonite Church Cemetery, West Earl Township, 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.
Martin, Ida Mary Stoltzfus, born Aug. 5, 1929, went to be with her Lord Oct. 23, 2017 at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata. She was the wife of the late Samuel S. Martin, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late Aaron N. and Amanda (Roth) Stoltzfus.
She was a member of Lichty's Mennonite Church. Ida's joy was to serve the Lord and her family. She enjoyed gardening, appliqueing quilts and quilting. She worked at several sewing factories during her younger years.
She is survived by: sons, Marlin R. husband of Lea Martin, the Philippines, Donald L. husband of Wanda (Metzler) Martin, New Holland; a daughter, Judy A. wife of Carl B. Kauffman, Bird-in-Hand; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Martha wife of the late Pete Walker, New Holland. She was preceded in death by: a sister, Edna Stoltzfus; brothers, Edward husband of the late Edna Stoltzfus, Lester husband of the late Pauline Stoltzfus.
Friends may call Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 from 6 to 8 PM at the Wheat Ridge Chapel of Fairmount Homes, Ephrata. The funeral will be held Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 at 10 AM at Lichty's Mennonite Church, 1690 Union Grove Rd., East Earl, with a viewing from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Contributions may be made to Christian Aid Ministries, Berlin, OH. Furman's – Leola
Martin, Ira Lamar
Ira Lamar Martin, age 54, of the town of Brighton, Stratford, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at his residence. A Funeral Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Marathon Mennonite Church in the town of Frankfort. Virgil Martin, Leroy Martin, Jerry Brubaker, Steven Hoover, and Abner Oberholtzer will officiate. Interment will be held in Marathon Mennonite Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Michael Horning, Phillip Weaver, Linford Weaver, Vernon Martin, James Lamar Hoover, and Matthew Martin. Family and friends are welcome from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm and from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Ira's residence, B4651 Lincoln Ave in the town of Brighton. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Colby is entrusted with the arrangements.
Ira was born on November 22, 1962, the son of Ira and Anna Mary (Huber) Martin in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, PA. He married Gladys Weaver on January 7, 1984 at the home of the bride in Newville, PA. Together they farmed in the Township of Brighton until the time of his death.
Ira is survived by his wife: Gladys Martin; mother: Anna Mary Martin; sister-in-law: Martha (married to Lester O.) Martin Jr., 12 children: Enos (married to Karen Kurtz) Martin, Rhoda (married to Jeffrey Burkholder), Irene Martin, Harold (married to Regina Martin) Martin, Mervin Martin, Ira Ray Martin, Abram Martin, Aaron Martin, Lois Martin, Gladys Martin, Eli Martin, and Thelma Martin; and 12 grandchildren. He is further survived by five siblings: Leroy (married to Rose Hoover) Martin, Ruth (married to James Hoover), Lester (married to Mary Kurtz) Martin, Marvin (married to Rosanna Brubacker) Martin, and Alvin (married to Sarah Kurtz) Martin.
Ira was preceded in death by his father: Ira and brother: Paul Martin.
Martin, Jacob Daniel
Dec. 11, 1927 - Dec. 31, 2017
WAKARUSA - Jacob Daniel Martin, 90, of Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, formerly of Sheldon, Wisconsin, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.
He was born Dec. 11, 1927, to Daniel and Anna (Keener) Martin.
On June 27, 1950, he married Lydia (Kalous) Martin and she died Dec. 18, 2013.
Surviving are nine children, Nancy (Donnie) Overholt, Willard (Judy) Martin, Priscilla (Loran) Martin, Nettie (Steve) Graber, Kenneth Martin, Sally (Doug) Wenger, Margaret (Richard) Schrock, Retha (Mark) Helmuth and Olive Martin; sisters Ella Hershey and Rhoda Stoll; a brother, Lewis Martin; 36 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a stillborn child; a grandson; a great-grandson; sisters Aletha Kauffman and Mildred Hartman; and brothers Perry, Edwin, and George Martin.
Jacob was a dairy farmer and a member of Sheldon Mennonite Church. Services will be held in Sheldon.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
Martin, Jonas M., 91, of 532 Reidenbach Road, New Holland, died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at his home. His wife, Elizabeth M. (Horst) Martin, died March 25, 2014.
Jonas was the son of the late Jonas N. and Emma (Martin) Martin.
Jonas was a farmer and a member of the New Holland Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
He is survived by nine children: Emma widow of Edwin Rissler, New Enterprise, Anna Mae married to Ammon Shirk, Ephrata, Eva married to Amos Reiff, Walnut Bottom, Luke married to Etta (Nolt) Martin, Reinholds, James married to Marion (Shirk) Martin, Shiloh, OH, Titus married to Mary (Sensenig) Martin, New Holland, Raymond married to Mary (Burkholder) Martin, Spencer, TN; Harvey married to Ellen (Zimmerman) Martin, Dorchester, WI, and Ella Martin, New Holland; 55 grandchildren; 133 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Eva M. Martin of Ephrata.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Martha Martin Shirk and Betty Martin; and three brothers and six sisters.
His funeral will be held on Thursday, June 22 at 8:30 am at his late home with further services at 9 am at New Holland Mennonite Church with Bishop Ammon Weaver officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be held at his late home on Wednesday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Kindly omit flowers. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.
Martin, Kathryn "Dorothy" Derstine Hackman
[January 27, 1925-January 29, 2017]
"Would you like to come for lunch after church?" "You are away from your family; we'd love to have you join us for Thanksgiving." "We have plenty of food for one more."
That was our mother--warm and welcoming and always including others around the table. Meals were tasty but not fancy. Things didn't have to be perfect to be hospitable.
On September 3, 1944, Dorothy married Paul H. Martin, and they shared an incredible life journey together. Dad's ministries took them to Arkansas, Virginia, Florida, Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Iowa; and Mother was an integral part of their ministry and filled many roles in the church.
Mother wasn't pretentious but made an impact on people by being herself. She was always looking for the positive and was incredibly accepting and nonjudgmental of people both close to her and from all walks of life.
She was a wonderful and compassionate listener. We would come home from school and love to sit and talk with her. She was known for her raisin-filled cookies and always ready with tea or coffee for a friend or visitor.
Mother had a deep love of music and learned to play the organ in mid-life. She would disappear from home on Sunday afternoons in Aspen to listen to concerts at the "Music Tent."
Wherever she lived, Mother made friends with people in the community. Her involvements ranged from working in bookstores and at the Aspen Times to volunteering at the hospital as a "Blue Lady." The many Laotian refugees sponsored by the Des Moines Mennonite Church particularly loved her.
Known as Grammy to Shanti, Jessica and Christina, she gave the same warm, listening ear to them, and they loved spending time with her. She was thrilled with the arrival last year of her first great-grandchild, Joaquin.
Mother spent the last few years of her life at Landis Homes, and we are deeply grateful for the caring and compassion of the staff in Cedar and Oregon houses, and especially the Ephrata House in the waning weeks and days of her life.
Born in Souderton, Pa., to Joseph and Katie Derstine Hackman, she was predeceased by siblings Linford, Wilmer, Susan (Moyer), Verna (Moyer), and Walter.
She dearly loved her family and always worked to get us together. We will miss her so much. She leaves her husband of 72 years, Paul, and their four children, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild: Ed (Kathy) with daughters Jessica & Shanti (Stephen Brown and baby Joaquin); Roger; Laurel (partner Jase Gehman); and Sharon (John Bowman) with daughter Christina.
Mother died two days after her 92nd birthday. She was a member of Akron Mennonite Church.
A memorial service is planned for April 29 at 2:00 in the Dogwood Community Room at Landis Homes.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Caring Fund of Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA 17543. Furman's - Leola
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Martin, Kathryn "Dorothy" Derstine Hackman, 92, of Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA died January 29, 2017 at the same place. She was born January 27, 1925 at Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA to Joseph and Katie (Derstine) Hackman. On September 3, 1944 she was married to Paul H. Martin, who survives.
Surviving are children, Ed (Kathy Yoder); Roger Martin; Laurel (partner Jase Gehman); and Sharon (John Bowman); three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Five grandchildren preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held July 29, 2017 at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA, with body donated to science.
Martin, Kenneth James
May 3, 2007 - May 27, 2017
Funeral services for Kenneth James Martin, age 10 will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Buckeye Baptist Church, with interment to follow at Dublin Mennonite Church Cemetery. Pastor Sim Yoder, Pastor Henry Ramos, and his Uncle Pastor Roy Groff will officiate.
Kenneth was born on May 3, 2007 in Dublin, Georgia where he has lived all his life. He was preceded in death by a nephew. Kenneth passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in a farming accident.
Kenneth is survived by his parents, Jay Charles and Linda Kay Groff Martin of East Dublin, paternal grandparents, Charles and Laura Martin of PA, maternal grandparents, Leon and Ann Groff of PA, 2 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Daryl and Kris Martin of East Dublin, and Rodney and Lisa Martin of East Dublin, 3 sisters and 3 brothers-in-law, Marilynn and Steve Shenk of Bartow, Elaine and Jonathan Ramos of East Dublin, and Amy and Stephen Ebersole of Siguatepeque, Honduras, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Daryl Martin, Rodney Martin, Steve Shenk, Jonathan Ramos, Steven Ebersole, Tim Groff.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in memory of Kenneth James Martin to the Bank of Dudley where the proceeds will be donated to the Good Shepherd Children’s Home in Siguatepeque, Honduras.https://www.bankofdudley.com
Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory/Dublin Chapel has charge of funeral arrangements.
Martin, Kenneth Z. and Martin, Mahlon Z.
May 31, 2005 - July 16, 2017 and April 22, 2004 - July 16, 2017
Mahlon Z. Martin 13 and Kenneth Z. Martin 12, Rochester, Indiana, sons of Amzie R. and Edna (Zimmerman) Martin, passed away* on Sunday afternoon July 16, 2017 in Marshall County, Indiana.
Mahlon was born on April 22, 2004 in Elkhart, Indiana and Kenneth was born on May 31, 2005 in Elkhart, Indiana. Mahlon had just finished the seventh grade and Kenneth had completed the fifth grade.
Survivors include their parents, Amzie R. and Edna Martin, Rochester, Indiana, siblings, Matthias Martin, Harlan Martin, Louetta Martin, Susanna Martin, Lavern Martin and Dorcas Martin, all of Rochester, Indiana, grandparents, Amos and Naomi Zimmerman, Goshen, Indiana, Lloyd and Mary Martin, Goshen, Indiana, great grandparents, Wilma Zimmerman, Rochester, Indiana, and Christian and Lydia Weaver, Goshen, Indiana.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 A.M. Thursday July 20, 2017 at the Richland Center Old Order Mennonite Church. Burial will be in Richland Center Old Order Mennonite Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the home, 7640 N. 150 West, Rochester, Indiana. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana.
* drowned in a rain-filled ditch - THM
Martin, Kierra Joy, 16 month old daughter of Irvin W. and Laurel J. Kreider Martin of Reinholds, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in the Wellspan Ephrata Hospital. She was born in Philadelphia on September 18, 2015.
Surviving in addition to her parents are brother, Isaiah Merle Martin; maternal grandparents, Mervin and Priscilla Kreider of Myerstown; paternal grandparents, Rufus and Anna Martin of Withee, WI; step-great-grandmother, Bertha Kreider of Denver; great-grandfather, Jason Weaver of Fleetwood.
A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 10 am in Lebanon Valley Mennonite Church, 7821 Lancaster Ave., Myerstown, PA. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing will be on Tuesday from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Mennonite Air Missions in Guatemala (where Laurel served as missions nurse), c/o Tres., Amos Hurst, Jr., 140 Rothsville Station Road, Lititz, PA 17543. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. of Schaefferstown is handling her arrangements.
Martin, Leonard Z. Sr., 71, of New Holland, entered into rest on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2017. He was married for 51 years to Joyce L. Good Martin. He was the son of the late William Z. Martin Jr. and Frances B. Zimmerman Martin.
Mr. Martin was a retired independent truck driver and more recently retired as custodian of the Hershey Mennonite Church where he had served as usher and trustee. His hobbies included: cooking, grilling chicken BBQ, watching the Food Network, Travel Channel, NASCAR, PBR Bull riding, going to the Farmersville Auction and horse sales at New Holland Sales Stable.
In addition to his wife, he will be lovingly missed by: his children, Jackie Bills, Ephrata, Connie Marshall, Lancaster, Leonard Jr., McGregor, IA, Lori wife of Kevin Hoover, Leola; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; siblings, Minerva married to Norman Martin, Hopeland, Grace married to Elmer Martin, Leola, Lorraine married to David Burkholder, BC Canada, Janet married to Raymond Weaver, New Holland, William Z. III married to Marylyn Martin, New Holland. A son, Randal, preceded him in death in 2002.
Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Apr. 5, 2017 at Hershey Mennonite Church, 401 Hershey Church Road, Kinzers. Viewings: Tuesday, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. all at the church. Interment: the adjoining cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Memorials are welcomed to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603. Furman's – Leola
Martin, Lester Z., 83, of Centerville Road, Ephrata, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Fairmount Homes after a brief illness.
Born in Martindale, he was the son of the late Henry and Barbara (Zimmerman) Martin. His wife, Frances (Sensenig) Martin, died March 12, 2009.
Lester was a truck driver for 50 years for S. H. Good and later for Walter & Jackson in Hinkletown. He loved being with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His smile was contagious.
He was a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Con-ference.
Surviving are three children, Ervin, married to Alverta (Groff) Martin of Mohnton, Earl, married to Elsie (Zimmerman) Martin of Gap, and Edna, married to James Kauffman of Witmer; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a brother, Allen, married to Mabel (Martin) Martin of Ephrata; a sister, Mary Jane Martin, of Mt. Joy; and a brother-in-law, Ervin Weaver of Leola.
Preceding him in death is a daughter, Shirley Jane Snader; a brother, Harvey Z. Martin; a sister, Alta Weaver; and a stepfather, Moses Weiler.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 6 at 9 am at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Road, Ephrata, with further services at 9:30 am at the Martindale Mennonite Church with the Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Martin, Levi N.
Dec. 14, 1930-Feb. 10, 2017
Levi's Story:
Levi N. Martin, 86, of 922 Conley Road, Mifflinburg, formerly of Limestone Township, entered into rest at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 14, 1930, in New Holland, a son of the late Rufus M. and Katie (Nolt) Martin. On Dec. 1, 1955, in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, he married the former Lydia Ann Martin who survives.
Mr. Martin was a member of the Vicksburg Old Order Mennonite church where he served as Bishop.
Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Warren and Annetta Martin, of New Holland, Edwin M. and Erla Martin, of Millmont, Earl and Susan Martin, of Middleburg, Jeremiah and Ruth Martin, of Lewisburg; five daughters and sons-in-law, Louise M. and Paul Reiff, of Mifflinburg, Linda M. and Leroy Sensenig, of Platteville, Wis., Kathleen M. and Eli Reiff, of Mifflinburg, Dorothy M. and Allen Reiff, of Millmont, Marian and Owen Martin, of Platteville; 59 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Rufus and Katie Martin, of Mifflinburg, Henry and Vera Martin, of Ionia, Iowa, John and Catherine Martin, of Versailles, Mo., Aaron and Nancy Martin, of Fortuna, Mo.; and one sister, Emma Martin, of Leola.
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Grace Reiff and Levi Aaron Reiff; one great-grandchild, Rylinn Reiff; and two brothers, David N. and Ammon M. Martin.
Family and friends are invited to the viewing from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the residence of Eli and Kathleen Reiff, 922 Conley Road, Mifflinburg, where the funeral will held at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, with further services at Vicksburg Old Order Mennonite Church beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the home ministry officiating.
Interment will be in the Vicksburg Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Mifflinburg.
Funeral arrangements are by the Dominick T. Adamo Funeral Home, 247 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg.
Martin, Lois Elizabeth Horst
Lois Elizabeth Martin, 69, of Harrisonburg, died on Sept. 27, 2017, at her home. She had Lewy Body Dementia.
Mrs. Martin was born on July 28, 1948 in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Paul David and Anna Evangeline (Rohrer) Horst and stepmother Emma Lahman Horst.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church.
On Dec. 16, 1971, she married Roy L. Martin who survives.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Martin is survived by three sons, Charles (Rosanna) Martin of Dayton, Wayne (Pamela) Martin of Mayslick, Ky., and Dan (Lydia Esther) Martin of Mayslick, Ky; two daughters, Frances and Ethel Martin at home. She has 21 grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, John W. (Nancy) Horst and Lloyd R. Horst, both of Dayton; two sisters, Miriam S. Horst, Mary Alice Horst, both of Dayton; and a half brother, Adin E. (Anna) Horst.
She was preceded in death by a brother, James D. Horst.
The ministers of the church will conduct the funeral services at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 30, 2017, at the Ridge View Old Order Mennonite Church on Mount Clinton Pike. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The body will be taken to the home where friends may call until 7:30 p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.
Martin, Loren M.
July 7 1953 - May 24, 2017
PORT BYRON– Loren M. Martin, 63 of State Route 38, Port Byron, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday (May 24, 2017) at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y.
Family and friends may call at Finger Lakes Fellowship Center, Route 414, Seneca Falls, N.Y. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday (May 30). Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday (May 31) at South Victory Mennonite Church, Townline Rd., Town of Victory, N.Y. Burial will be in South Victory Mennonite Cemetery, Town of Victory, N.Y.
Loren was born in Lebanon, Pa. on July 7, 1953 the son of Elmer and Lydia Martin. He had resided in the Port Byron area for 38 years, moving from Quarryville, Pa He was a truck driver for JAB Livestock of Jersey Shore, Pa. and was a member of South Victory Mennonite Church, Town of Victory, N.Y.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Martin, whom he married on March 27, 1976; his 12 children Linford (Susan) Martin of Seneca Falls, N.Y., Lori (Dale) Sensenig of Penn Yan, N.Y., Leslie (Lucy) Martin of Savannah, N.Y., Lucinda (Marlin) Weiler of Clyde, N.Y., Loren (Karen) Martin of Savannah, N.Y., Lydell (Kendra) Martin of Savannah, N.Y., Lanita (Kenneth) Newswanger of Stanley, N.Y., Lawanda (Peter) Zehr of Seneca Falls, N.Y., Lelan Martin of Savannah, N.Y., Lorelle (Allen Ray) Martin of Waterloo, N.Y., Lonnie (Lorraine) Martin of Savannah, N.Y., and Lisa (Michael) Weaver of Rushville, N.Y.; 44 grandchildren; his mother, Lydia M. Martin of Myerstown, Pa.; eight siblings Lloyd (Vera) Martin of Cantril, Iowa, Larry (Helen) Martin of Manheim, Pa., Edith Martin of Lebanon, Pa., Elmer (Florence) Martin Jr. of Lebanon, Pa., Ellis (Grace) Martin of Port Byron, N.Y., Linda (Allan) Horst of Mannsville, N.Y., Lydia Martin of Myerstown, Pa., Earla (Chester) Zimmerman of Denver, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Vera Zeiset Martin; his father, Elmer M. Martin; and his sister-in-law, Edna Martin.
Arrangements are under the direction of Doran Funeral Home, Seneca Falls, N.Y.
Martin, Mahlon Z. and Martin and Kenneth Z.
April 22, 2004 - July 16, 2017 and May 31, 2005 - July 16, 2017
Mahlon Z. Martin 13 and Kenneth Z. Martin 12, Rochester, Indiana, sons of Amzie R. and Edna (Zimmerman) Martin, passed away* on Sunday afternoon July 16, 2017 in Marshall County, Indiana.
Mahlon was born on April 22, 2004 in Elkhart, Indiana and Kenneth was born on May 31, 2005 in Elkhart, Indiana. Mahlon had just finished the seventh grade and Kenneth had completed the fifth grade.
Survivors include their parents, Amzie R. and Edna Martin, Rochester, Indiana, siblings, Matthias Martin, Harlan Martin, Louetta Martin, Susanna Martin, Lavern Martin and Dorcas Martin, all of Rochester, Indiana, grandparents, Amos and Naomi Zimmerman, Goshen, Indiana, Lloyd and Mary Martin, Goshen, Indiana, great grandparents, Wilma Zimmerman, Rochester, Indiana, and Christian and Lydia Weaver, Goshen, Indiana.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 A.M. Thursday July 20, 2017 at the Richland Center Old Order Mennonite Church. Burial will be in Richland Center Old Order Mennonite Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the home, 7640 N. 150 West, Rochester, Indiana. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana.
*drowned in a rain-filled ditch - THM
Martin, Marcus Z., 86, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017, at home.
He was born in W. Earl Twp. to the Samuel D. and Minnie Z. (Zimmerman) Martin and was the husband of Alta S. (Brubaker) Martin for 27 years.
He was a member of Muddy Creek Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conf.), Denver.
Marcus was a farmer.
In addition to his wife, survivors include 9 children, Ruth Ann, wife of Ivan Brubaker of Thorp, WI, Marlin, husband of Alta (Sensenig) Martin of Penn Yan, NY, Cleon, husband of Lois (Weaver) Martin of Dundee, NY, Edward, husband of Anna (Newswanger) Martin of Liberty, KY, Lena Mae, wife of John Shirk of Cerulean, KY, James Ray, husband of Elva (Eberly) Martin of Narvon, Wilma, wife of Leroy Burkholder of Stanley, NY, Loretta Martin of Ephrata, Samuel Martin of Denver; a daughter-in-law, Martha (Sensenig) Martin of Dundee, NY; 71 grandchildren; 90 great-grandchildren; a brother, Luke Z., husband of Darla Jeanette (Schmidt) Martin of Hesston, KS, and a sister, Mary Z., wife of the late Benjamin F. Martin of New Holland.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 36 years, Lucy S. Martin; a son, Stanley Martin; a daughter, Anna Marie Martin; 4 sisters, Edna Z. Martin, Elsie Z. Weaver, Minerva Z. Hurst, Anna Z. Martin, and 1 grandchild.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the late residence, 501 Grist Mill Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 8:30 AM at the late residence with further services at 9:30 AM from Muddy Creek Mennonite Church, 988 Beam Road, Denver, with Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Martin, Marian Z. Shirk
August 31, 1966 - March 7, 2017
Marian Z. Martin, age 50, of Wakarusa, passed away at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her residence after a 10 year battle with cancer.
She was born August 31, 1966 in Ephrata, PA to Mahlon and Lena Shirk.
On October 25, 1990, she married Robert Martin in Lititz, PA.
He survives, along with her children, Jeffery (Rachel) Martin, Elkhart, Jamon Martin, Wakarusa, Marjorie Martin, Melanie Martin, both of Wakarusa; a granddaughter, Jessalynne Ann Martin; mother, Lena Shirk, Wakarusa; brothers, Eugene (Katherine) Shirk, Ivan (Mary Jane) Shirk, both of Wisconsin, Jay (Rosene) Shirk, Mahlon Ray "Junior"
(Marlene) Shirk, both of Indiana; and sisters, Marlene (Edwin) Zimmerman, Iowa and Paulene Shirk, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her father; mother-in-law, Gladys Martin; and a nephew, Jerry Zimmerman.
Mrs. Martin was a homemaker and a member of the Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church.
Family and friends may call 6-8, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 and Thursday, March 9th
2-4 and 6-8 at Harrison Christian School , 64784, CR 11, Goshen. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am, Friday, March 10th at Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church.
Officiating will be the Home Ministry and friends.
Burial will be in Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa, IN
Martin, Mary Alice, 85, formerly of Immokalee, FL, died at Landis Homes on June 22, 2017 after suffering many years with Parkinson's disease. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Titus H. and Edna Sauder Martin.
She served 42 years as an administrative assistant at Village Oaks Elementary School, Immokalee, FL. Earlier she was a child care worker in Florida. She was a member of Blossom Hill Mennonite Church, Lancaster, and People's Chapel in Immokalee.
Surviving are: siblings, Ben Martin (Mary Steffy), Rhoda Kunkel, Phebe Good (Don), Esther Lefever (Charles); sisters-in-law, Betsy Weber Martin Brackbill, Peggy Redcay Martin; cousins; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: 2 brothers, Isaac and Mark Martin; 2 sisters, Elizabeth "Betty" Martin, Naomi Martin Diffenbach; a sister-in-law, Ruth Martin.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Landis Homes for their years of care for Mary Alice.
A memorial service will be held from the Landis Homes East Bethany Chapel, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA 17543 on Wednesday, June 28th at 7 pm. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 7 pm at the chapel on Wednesday. Private interment will be in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Landis Homes Caring Fund. Furman's - Leola
Martin, Mary N. Newswanger, 88, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017, at home.
She was born in Ephrata to the late Daniel and Lena (Nolt) Newswanger and was the wife of the late Aaron Z. Martin, Sr.
She was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference).
Mary was a homemaker.
Mary is survived by 6 sons, John Irvin, husband of Esther (Weaver) Martin of Newville, Cleason N., husband of Anna (Horning) Martin of East Earl, Leon N., husband of Elva Mae (Nolt) Martin of Ephrata, Ivan D., husband of Eva (Shirk) Martin of Penn Yan, NY, Aaron N., Jr., husband of Lois (Zimmerman) Martin of Ephrata, Edward N., husband of Rachel (Nolt) Martin of Glenmont, OH; 3 daughters, Lena N. Martin, Marian N. Martin, Ellen N. Martin, all of Ephrata; 58 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren and a sister, Lydia Hoover of Denver.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Edna N. Martin; 4 brothers, Eli, Samuel, Adam and Henry Newswanger and a sister, Anna Weaver.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the late residence, 429 Hahnstown Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 9 AM at the late residence, with further services at 9:30 AM from the Martindale Mennonite Church, 905 Martindale Road, Martindale, with Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Martin, Mary B. Hoover, 88, of 742 Twin Hill Road, New Holland, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at her home.
Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ada (Burkholder) Hoover. She was married 67 years to Eli S. Martin.
Mary was a homemaker and a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
In addition to her husband she is survived by 10 children, Etta Martin, Ruth Martin, Lucinda Martin, and Lucy married to Nathan Nolt, all of New Holland, Lydia, married to Raymond Shirk of Ephrata, Joseph, married to Vera (Martin) Martin, John, married to Verna (Wenger) Martin, Rachel, married to Raymond Hoover, and Ellen, married to Titus Shirk, all of Dundee, NY, and Sara, married to Melvin Sauder of Latham, MO; 64 grandchildren; and 89 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death is a son, Ivan Martin; a great-grandson, Jeremiah Zimmerman; and three sisters, Anna Zimmerman, Maggie Nolt, and Katie Martin.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 29 at 9 am at the late home with further services at 9:30 am at the Martindale Mennonite Church with the Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the late home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Martin, Maryetta S. Martin
Feb. 11, 1924 - Oct. 26, 2017
NAPPANEE - Maryetta S. Martin, 93, of Nappanee, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017.
She was born Feb. 11, 1924, in Harrison Township, to Henry E. and Elizabeth M. (Schrock) Martin.
On Jan. 14, 1945, she married Elmer Martin. He preceded her in death Dec. 14, 2008.
She is survived by her children, Laura Reihl, Samuel (Mabel) Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Enos (Grace) Martin, Jason (Iva) Martin, Lydia (David) Brubacher, Warren Martin and Andrew (Arlene) Martin; 19 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; and sister Wilma Zimmerman.
Family and friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, and 2-4 and 6-8, Sunday, Oct. 29, at the home residence, 68476 C.R. 9, Nappanee. Funeral services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at the Old Order Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
Martin, Melvin J., 86, of Gap, passed on to his heavenly home on Friday, June 30, 2017, at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the son of the late Jacob and Elsie Denlinger Martin, and the beloved husband of Geneva Kauffman Martin. Melvin and Geneva would have celebrated their 65th year of marriage on August 23.
Except for one year of study at Goshen College, Goshen, IN, Melvin lived his entire life in a beautiful historic home in Gap called Bellevue. Melvin and Geneva faithfully and skillfully operated a dairy farm and, after the sale of their cows in 1991, farmed crops. Melvin loved the land, and was an excellent steward of his home and property. He had a woodshop in his basement and made all his kitchen cabinets along with furniture items for family members and for MCC.
Melvin and Geneva were among the first members of Monterey Mennonite Church, now Forest Hills Mennonite Church. Melvin served as a song leader for many years, and was an active participant in the life of the church. He also sang bass with the Lancaster-Franconia Choral Singers for a number of years. Music was one of his greatest passions, and he maintained an excellent collection of classical music.
Melvin's greatest passion, however, was his family, and he declared that fact often, with much sincerity and thankfulness. He was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will long be remembered for his kindness, faithfulness, intellect, and humor.
In addition to his wife, Melvin is survived by four children: Janice, married to Richard Baldauf; Barbara, married to Robert Heisey; Ruth, married to Steve Heatwole; and Sheldon, married to Naomi Martin. He also leaves six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, with one great-grandchild on the way: Kiersten Hess (Steve), Jared Heatwole, Brian Martin (Kaila), Kevin Martin (Katherine Burling), Sarah Baldauf, Hannah Baldauf, and Connor, Riley, and Quinn Hess. A sister, Kathleen Ranck, also survives. Melvin was predeceased by a sister, Vera Landis, and a daughter-in-law, Celeste Martin.
Funeral service will take place from the Forest Hills Mennonite Church, 100 Quarry Road, Leola, PA, 17540, on Monday, July 3rd at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jon Carlson officiating. There will be a viewing on Sunday evening at the Shivery Funeral Home, 3214 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, PA from 6 to 8 p.m. and again at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment will take place on Monday at approximately 2 p.m. in the Ridgeview Mennonite Cemetery, 3723 Ridge Road, Gordonville, PA.
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Martin, Melvin J., 86, of Gap, Lancaster Co., PA died June 30 2017 at the same place. He was born October 11, 1930 to Jacob and Elsie (Denlinger) Martin. On August 23, 1952 he was married to Geneva Kauffman, who was born March 13, 1932 and survives.
Surviving are children, Janice (Richard) Baldauf; Barbara (Robert) Heisey; Ruth (Steve) Heatwole; and Sheldon (Naomi) Martin; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Kathleen Ranck.
A sister, Vera Landis, preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held July 3, 2017 at Forest Hills Mennonite Church, Leola, Lancaster Co., PA, with burial in the Ridgeview Mennonite Cemetery, Gordonville, Lancaster Co., PA.
Martin, Melvin K., 62, went home to be with his Lord, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital due to injuries sustained in an accident 10/16/17.
He was the husband of Janet W. Martin with whom he would have shared 42 years of marriage on November 29.
Born in Lebanon, PA, he resided in the Denver/Schoeneck area all his life. He had worked as a foreman at Blue Lake Builders for approximately 22 years and currently worked in the Tool Dept at PaulB Hardware, having been employed there 11 years. He served as deacon at Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, Ephrata, for almost 20 years and then at Bethany Mennonite Chapel, Martindale, for 4 years. Mel enjoyed working and built many things, including his own home as well as small handmade wooden chests for each of his grandchildren. He was always willing to help out wherever he could. He helped each of his children with remodel work or whatever needed fixing or improving. He also went on several mission trips to Haiti and India.
Mel is survived by his wife, Janet, and 7 children: Lisa, wife of Eric Zimmerman, Ephrata; Tracey, wife of Loren Fox, Lititz; Michelle, wife of Joshua Newswanger, Myerstown; Troy, husband of Jodi Martin, Manheim; Debra, wife of Jaired Fox, Lititz; Denise Martin, Stevens, and Deanne Martin, Stevens. In addition, he is survived by 17 grandchildren: Austin, Alan, Eric Ryan, Adam, Avery Zimmerman; Tyler, Courtney, Kelsey, Andre, Lucas Newswanger; Owen, Eli, Aleah, Caleb Martin; Parker, Maxwell, Creed Fox. Also, 3 sisters: Mary, wife of the late David Hurst, Lewisburg; Arlene, wife of Sam Zimmerman, Fleetwood; and Martha, wife of David Horst, Newburg; and 2 brothers: Ivan, husband of Ruthie Martin, Denver; and Eugene, husband of Linda Martin, Denver.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Esther Martin, and 2 brothers, Lester Martin and John Martin, who was married to Louise Martin.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be greatly missed. We will remember him always for his soft-spoken manner, profound wisdom, and love for his Lord.
The family will receive the condolences of friends on Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Martindale Mennonite Church, 171 Hurst Rd., Ephrata, from 1-3 and 5-8PM. An additional receiving of friends will be held on Monday, November 6, 2017, from 1 to 2 PM at the church, followed by funeral services at 2PM. The burial will take place at Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, 140 Pleasant Valley Rd., Ephrata, following the service.
Martin, Mildred L. Weaver, 86, of 121 Ewell Rd., East Earl, died Friday, August 11, 2017 at Hershey Medical Center. Her husband of 51 years, LeRoy E. Martin, preceded her in death in 2002. Together, they farmed in Chester County for many years.
Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Etta (Martin) Weaver.
She was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church where she taught Sunday School for 35 years and was involved with the sewing circle. She also attended Christian Fellowship Church.
Surviving are three children: Lee married to Cathy (Bewley) Martin, New Holland, Lew married to Deborah (Livengood) Martin, Gap, and Lynn married to Lewis M. Good, Mohnton, 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and five siblings: Joseph married to Pauline Weaver, Lancaster, Robert married to Karen Weaver, Chamblee, GA, Miriam married to I. Leroy Nolt, New Holland, Susan married to Stan Godshall, Harrisonburg, VA, Dale married to Debbie Weaver, Mechanicsburg.
Her funeral will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Weaverland Mennonite Church. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at the church on Wednesday from 6 – 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 – 10 a.m. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.
Martin, Miles S., 75, of Martindale, died at his home on Monday, July 31, 2017. He was the husband of Edna W. (Shirk) Martin whom he shared 53 years of marriage on October 31.
Born in East Cocalico Twp., he was a son of the late Israel S. and Esther (Shafer) Martin.
He retired in 1997 after working 32 years at New Holland Pipe Plant.
He was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
Surviving in addition to his wife are four sons and one daughter, Louis S., married to Mabel (Shirk) Martin of Canandaigua, NY, Mervin S. Martin and Minerva S. Martin both of Martindale, Albert S., married to Lois Ann (Brubaker) Martin of Canandaigua, NY, and Ralph Martin of Martindale; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a sister, Loretta, married to Daniel B. Shirk of Denver; and six brothers, Larry, married to Kathryn (Gehman) Martin of Ephrata, Vernon, married to Vera (Fox) Martin of Ephrata, Murray, married to Mary (Zeiset) Martin of Lititz, Galen, married to Shirley (Landis) Martin of Ephrata, Delbert, married to Judy (Felpel) Martin of Ephrata, and Merion S. Martin of East Earl.
Preceding him in death is a grandson, Jonathan Martin.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 4 at 9 am at the home of Mark Leid, 1126 Martindale Road, Ephrata with further services at 9:30 am at the Martindale Mennonite Church with the Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the Mark Leid home on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Martin, Nancy Louise Steiner
October 23, 1959 - November 18, 2017
On November 18, 2017 Nancy Louise (Steiner) Martin went Home to be with her Saviour at the age of 58 yrs. and 26 days.
She was born October 23, 1959 at Orville, OH to Carl and Dorothy (Eberly) Steiner. In May, 1963, she moved with her parents and seven brothers to Barwick, ON.
At age 11 she gave her heart to the Lord, and with a tender conscience she sought to please Him. At council service, one week before her death, her expression was one of adoration for her Saviour.
On October 23,1980 she was united in marriage to Carl Edward Martin. God blessed them with 37 years together. She was a devoted supporter of Carl in the ministry; which often included joyfully being a keeper-at-home when Carl's ministry called him elsewhere. At the time of her death she was a faithful member of the Woodside Mennonite Church in Sleeman, ON.
She thoroughly enjoyed fellowship, and many lasting friendships were formed. Her concern was that others, too, would find and follow the way of the Lord. Her greatest joys were someone's spiritual victories. Throughout the years she has been widely known for her interest in others, her hospitality,
and her care of children. She left a legacy of unselfish love and service to others, and considered it a privilege to return devoted care to her aged mother.
Saturday, November 18, life seemed to be normal until Nancy was called from the family by a heart attack, with very little fore-warning.
Left to mourn her absence are her beloved husband Carl; 8 sons and 5 daughters-- Nathan (Esther), St. Thomas, ON; Stanley (Teresa), Aylesbury, SK; Beth (Joel Meck), Stratton, ON; Laverne (Lydia), (Stratton, ON); Pauline (David Nighswander), Barwick, ON; Donald (Marilyn), Stratton, ON; Cynthia (Jeremy Neuenschwander), Dalton, OH; Laura (Micah Kropf), Tilley, AB; Rosella (Jason Elias), Stuartburn, MB; Maynard, Chester, Anthony, and Randall, all at home; and 30 living grandchildren- 14 girls and 16 boys; 8 brothers and 1 sister. Dale (Miriam), Salmon Arm, BC; Chester (Marilyn), Hague, SK; James (Anne), Stratton ON, Gerald (Martha), North East, PA; Kenneth (Susan) Thorp, WI; Harry (Eleanor) Barwick, ON, Dennis (Betzy) Eden, ON; Donna (Timothy Martin), Stratton, ON; Dwayne, Fort Frances, ON; 25 Martin in-laws, nearly 200 nieces and nephews beside numerous great-nieces and nephews, and many others who have been blessed by her life.
She was predeceased by her parents, Carl and Dorothy , and her parents-in-law, Walter and Nancy (Shantz) Martin, one infant grand-daughter, Angela; one brother-in-law; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 23, 2017, 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Woodside Mennonite Church, Sleeman, ON. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 24, 2017, at the Barwick Hall.
We as a family would like to thank everyone for their kind care and support through this difficult time.
Martin, Nathaniel W., age 3, of Unity, WI, died on Monday, May 15, 2017 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30am on Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Scenic Grove Mennonite Church in the Town of Beaver, rural Loyal, WI. Clair Horst, Ervin Showalter, Willard Brubacker, and Eli Weaver will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Martin, Nathan Martin, Cleon Weaver and Benjamin Fox. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Lester Martin residence, W3143 Popple River Road, Unity, WI, from 2pm to 4pm and from 6pm to 8pm.
Nathaniel W. Martin was born on June 18, 2013 in Unity, WI, to Lester K. and Carolyn O. (Weaver) Martin. Nathaniel lived with his family on a farm, in the Town of Beaver, Clark County, WI,until his death.
He will be sadly missed by his parents: Lester and Carolyn Martin, and his siblings: Joel W., Samuel W., Henry W., Seth W., and Wilma W., all of Unity; his maternal grandparents: Nelson W. and Esther W. Weaver of Colby; his paternal grandparents: Lester H. and Mary M. Martin of Loyal; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by one brother: Elvin W. Martin on November 3, 2008.
Martin, Nolan M., 4, of Manheim, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2017, at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Manheim, he was the son of Jason E. and Janet K. Martin Martin.
Surviving in addition to his parents are three siblings, Twila M., Janette M., and Laura M. Martin, all at home; Paternal Grandparents, Neil Z. and Elsie W. Zimmerman Martin, of Manheim; Maternal Grandparents, Galen H. and Ellen M. Kurtz Martin, of Reinholds; Paternal Great-Grandparents, Larry M. and Helen M. Zimmerman Martin, of Manheim, Ammon M. Zimmerman, of New Holland; Paternal Great-Great-Grandmother, Lydia M. Martin Martin, of Myerstown; Maternal Great-Grandparents, Paul H. and Lena N. Martin Kurtz, of Reinholds, and Warren W. and Anna G. Hahn Martin, of Reinholds.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service at Clearview Mennonite Church, 90 North Esbenshade Road, Manheim, on Friday, June 16, 2017, at 9:30 AM. There will be a public viewing at Midway Reception Center, 210 East Lexington Road, Lititz, on Thursday from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Interment in Clearview Mennonite Cemetery. Please omit flowers. The Buch Funeral Home, Manheim, is in charge of arrangements.
Martin, Pamela Good
April 1, 1970 - April 4, 2017
MUNCY, Penn. - Pamela J. Martin, 47, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at home, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born April 1, 1970, in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Edna (Zeiset) Good, of Denver, Pennsylivia, and the late D. Lamar Good.
On Sept. 27, 1992, she married Orlin D. Martin, and together they would have celebrated 25 years of marriage this September.
Pamela was raised in the Lancaster area and after getting married, lived in Goshen, Indiana until 2004.
She was a member of Shalom Mennonite Church, Milton.
Pamela was an active volunteer at Maranatha Christian School, up until becoming ill.
She loved her flowers and spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her husband and mother Pamela is survived by five children, Dustin, Megan, Regina, Collin, and Grant Martin, all still at home; one brother, Scott Good, Newmanstown; and three sisters, Sherry Hurst, East Earl; Peggy Martin, Danville; and Lisa Seansing, Richland.
Friends are invited to call from 10 a.m.- noon, 2 - 4 p.m. and 6- 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, at Revival Tabernacle, 960 Susquehanna Tail, Watsontown, where the funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, with Pastor Daniel Weaver, officiating.
Burial will follow in Shalom Mennonite Cemetery, 955 Dancehall Road, Milton.
The family suggests contributions in Pamela’s memory be made to Maranatha Christian School, 1485 Plotts Road, Watsontown, PA 17777.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC, Turbotville.
Martin, Rachael Marie Burkholder, 46, peacefully entered Heaven's gates on Monday, February 6, 2017, at 5:19 a.m., after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. For 26 years she was the wife of Eldon G. Martin.
Born in Lebanon County on July 7, 1970, she was the daughter of Moses and Edith Witmer Burkholder of Mt. Aetna.
A beloved wife and mother, Rachael loved caring for her family. She loved embroidery and she had a passion for baking and flower gardening. She dearly loved the mission in New York City, providing food, love and encouragement.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she is survived by her five children, daughter, Kim, wife of Lowell Sensenig of Newville, Joshua and his wife, Laura of Greencastle, Jeremy and his wife, Janette of North Lima, OH and Samantha and Michael both at home; grandchildren, Kelly, Maverick and Hazel; brothers, Lowell Burkholder of Stouchsburg, Leslie Burkholder of Rehrersburg and Michael Burkholder of Mt. Aetna; sisters, Ruth Witmer of Denver, Donna Burkholder of Fredericksburg, Diane Wine of Lebanon and Rosa Kauffman of Frystown.
Her funeral service will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Swatara Mennonite Church, 10 Camp Swatara Rd., Myerstown. The viewing will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, is honored to serve the family.
Martin, Ralph D.
Oct. 31, 1930 - Sept. 14, 2017
GOSHEN - Ralph D. Martin, 86, of Goshen, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at his home.
He was born in Dalton, Ohio, Oct. 31, 1930, to Phares D. and Magdalena (Miller) Martin.
Ralph married Betty Mast in Berlin, Ohio, in 1952.
She survives along with four children, Steve (Lucie) Martin of Middlebury, Jeff (Karen) Martin of Fairview Park, Ohio, Beth (David) Birky of Goshen and Kirk Martin of Goshen; eight treasured grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Grace Martin of Orrville, Ohio, P. Wesley (Mary Ellen) Martin of Orrville, and Lois (Dennis) Zimmerly of Sterling, Ohio.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Stella Marjorie (Schantz) Martin, and his sisters, Alice Martin, Velma Souder and Carolyn Swarzendruber.
After serving in Voluntary Service in Greensburg, Kansas (1952-1954), Betty and Ralph lived in Orrville, Ohio for 40 years.
Ralph was active in the Orrville community and his home congregation, Orrville Mennonite Church.
In 1998, he and Betty moved to Goshen, to be closer to children and grandchildren.
They became members at Waterford Mennonite Church.
Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at Yoder Culp Funeral Home, Goshen.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at Waterford Mennonite Church, 65975 S. R. 15, Goshen.
Burial will follow in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorial donations may be made to Mennonite Disaster Service or the Goshen Public Library.
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Martin, Ralph D., 86, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died September 14, 2017 at the same place. He was born October 31, 1930 at Dalton, Wayne Co., OH to Phares D. and Magdalena (Miller) Martin. On July 12, 1952 at Berlin, Holmes Co., OH he was married to Betty Jean Mast, who was born April 19, 1934 and survives.
Surviving are children, Steve (Lucie) Martin, Middlebury, IN; Jeff (Karen) Martin, Fairview Park, OH; Beth (David) Birky, Goshen, IN; and Kirk Martin; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and siblings, Grace Martin, Orrville, OH; P. Wesley (Mary Ellen) Martin, Orrville, OH; Lois (Dennis) Zimmerly, Sterling, OH.
Three sisters, Alice Martin, Velma Souder, and Carolyn Swartzendruber preceded him in death.
Served in Voluntary Service in Greensburg, KS (1952-1954.)
Moved to Goshen, IN in 1998.
Always ready with a joke and an engaging smile to young and old. Loved traveling, family gatherings, classical music, reading, and crossword puzzles. Ralph will be remembered for his generosity, graciousness, and sense of humor.
Memorial services were held September 18, 2017 at Waterford Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetary Goshen, IN.
Martin, Reta B. Martin, 81, of St. Jacobs, ON, Canada, died April 11, 2017 at Kitchener, Waterloo Co., ON from cancer. She was born August 15, 1935 at Elmira, Waterloo Co., ON to Emanuel and Leah (Bauman) Martin. On June 15, 1957 at Elmira she was married to Orvie S. Martin, who was born October 14, 1931 and survives.
Surviving are children, Lois (Ralph) Cressman, Steve Martin (Marilew Albrecht), Stuart (Karen) Martin, Nancy Martin (Greg Stere), Janet (Trevor) Bauman) and Sherman (Shellie) Martin; 19 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Alice (Glenn Buschert), Laverne Martin (Elsie Kuepfer), Grace Schweitzer, Barb (Orrie) Gingrich, Ken Martin, Ernie (Edith) Martin, Murray (Ruth) Martin, David (Ruth) Martin, Don (Julia) Martin, and Elaine (Bill) Pearce.
Her siblings, Elsie (William) Ilan, Melvin Martin, Norma Martin, Erle Schweitzer, and Mary Martin preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held April 15, 2017 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, ON with burial in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, Three Bridges Road, St. Jacobs, ON.
Martin, Ruth H., 90, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, in the loving care of the staff at the Lincoln Christian Home.
She was born in Ephrata to the late Titus B. and Emaline (Hoover) Martin.
She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conf.). Ruth was formerly employed by Ephrata Hospital as a nurse's aide and then by Fairmount Homes for many years.
Ruth is survived by 2 brothers, Henry H. Martin of Ephrata, Paul H., husband of Anna Mae Martin of Manheim; 3 sisters, Emma Martin, Ida Wenger, Etta Martin, and a sister-in-law, Mabel Martin, all of Ephrata; 41 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Frank and Titus Martin; 2 sisters, Esther and Anna Martin; 2 brothers-in-law and 3 sisters-in-law.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, from 5 to 8 PM at the Farm Crest Chapel, Fairmount Homes, 110 Farm Crest Drive, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 9 AM at the Farm Crest Chapel, with further services at 9:30 at Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conf.), West Earl Township, 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.
Martin, Ruth Virginia Lahman
Sept. 23, 1925 - June 4, 2017
GOSHEN - Ruth Virginia Martin, 91, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017.
Ruth was born Sept. 23, 1925, to Ephriam and Katie (Blosser) Lahman.
She married Naaman S. Martin. He survives.
Surviving are her husband, Naaman, children, Lois (Arthur) Zimmerman, Mark (Linda) Martin, Arlene (Kenny) Shaum, Mary Lou Wright, Owen (Wanda) Martin, Dwight (Carla) Martin and Loretta (David) Pence; 35 grandchildren; 93 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and sister Charlotte Martin.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, and from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Ramer Mennonite Youth Center, 24647 C.R. 44, Nappanee.
Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 9, at Cornerstone Mennonite Church, C.R. 44, Nappanee.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Galilean Children’s Home.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
Martin, Shannon Lee, 22, of Loysville died at 1:10 AM on Monday, February 13, 2017 in West Shore Hospital.
Shannon was born April 24, 1994 in Lancaster, PA to Charles H. and Ruth E. (Burkholder) Martin of Loysville with whom he lived. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Adin Martin.
He was self-employed in farming and logging. He was a member of the Milltown Mennonite Church, Landisburg.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his siblings, Dominic (Denise) Martin of Elliottsburg, Austin (Stephanie) Martin of Landisburg, Kerry Martin and Cindy Martin, both at home, his paternal grandmother, Martha (Horst) Martin of Mt. Joy, his maternal grandparents, Harlan and Nora (Weaver) Burkholder of Quarryville, four nieces, and two nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 9:30 AM on Thursday, February 16, 2017 in the Milltown Mennonite Church, 6099 Waggoners Gap Road, Landisburg, PA 17040 with Ministers Jonathan Martin, Merlin Martin, Lester Martin, and Raymond Zimmerman officiating. Viewing will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Perry Mennonite Reception Center, 350 Green Park Road, Elliottsburg, PA 17024 on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Burial will be in the Milltown Mennonite Cemetery. The family ask that you kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements are being handled by the Nickel Funeral Home, P.O. BOX 910, Loysville, PA 17047.
Martin, Wesley D., 50, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at his home. He was the husband of Bonita Z. Martin. On August 29th, they would have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary.
Born in Ephrata on February 15, 1966, he was the son of Ruth S. Zimmerman Martin of Lititz and the late Lloyd S. Martin. He was the owner/operator of the family dairy farm. Wesley was a member of the Schaefferstown Mennonite Church.
In addition to his wife and his mother, he is survived by his sons Stephen M. Martin of Lancaster, Matthew D. husband of Judith Martin of Lebanon, Jeremy S. Martin at home, Kevin M. Martin at home and Nathan W. Martin of Waterloo, NY; daughters Sara B. and Maria Martin both at home; brothers Tim and Jon Martin both of Lititz, and Mike Martin of Ephrata; sisters Wanda Martin, Kathy Wenger and Ann Martin all of Lititz.
The viewing will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the Fairview Reception Center, 141 Jackson Rd., Lebanon. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, at 10 a.m. at the Schaefferstown Mennonite Church, 625 N. Market St., Myerstown. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown is handling the arrangements.
Martin, Wesley M., 53, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at home.
He was born in W. Earl Twp. to Mabel N. (Martin) Martin and the late Titus H. Martin and was the husband of Elaine M. (Hoover) Martin with whom he shared 32 years of marriage.
He was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conf.).
Wesley enjoyed life as a dairy farmer and raised his family on the farm he grew up on. He was an active member of the West Earl Twp. Volunteer Fire Company.
In addition to his wife and mother, Wesley is survived by 10 children, Jolene (Merlin) Martin of Loysville, Lorelle (Nelson) Eberly of Pine Grove, Bryan (Katrina) Martin of Ephrata, Dwayne (Kirsten) Martin of New Bloomfield, Rhonda (Javin) Oberholtzer of Richland, Neal (Laura) Martin of Ephrata, Andrea, Sherita, Gary, and Kendall Martin, all at home; 12 grandchildren, Jennica, Julie, Micah, Maria, Josiah, Karissa, Weston, Jade, Bentley, Natalie, Kaleb, Bryce; 10 siblings, Susan (Leroy) Martin of Geneva, NY, Curvin (Edith) Martin of Memphis, MO, Nelson (Alma) Martin of Mt. Joy, Nancy (the late Paul Brubaker) of Romulus, NY, Titus, Jr. (Lois) Martin of East Earl, Mary (Curvin) Good of Narvon, Virginia (Darryl) Eberly of Loysville, Rosene (Shelley) Musser of Lititz, Sylvia (Cleason) High of Ephrata, Arthur (Janice) Martin of Lebanon and a sister-in-law, Lorraine Martin of Waterloo, NY.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Miranda Martin; 3 brothers, John, Leon and Walter Martin and a sister, Martha Martin.
A viewing will be held on Monday, October 16, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Rd, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 9:00 AM at the fellowship center, with further services at 9:30 AM, from the Groffdale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Church Road, Leola, 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.
Mast, Alverna Z. Zimmerman, age 89, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, December 10, 2017. She was the wife of the late Earl Elam Mast who passed away on December 13, 2004. She was born in Stevens, PA, daughter of the late Mahlon Sr. & Esther Nolt Zimmerman. She was a very active member of Sandy Hill Community Church of Coatesville. At the church she was part of the sewing circle, she arranged the church flowers and helped with decorating and was part of the women's Sunday School class. Alverna worked at Stoltzfus Meats, Intercourse, for over 40 years. She enjoyed flowers and flower arranging and worked as a florist. She also enjoyed gardening, her grandchildren, caring for others with her time and gift of prayer, and was a mentor to many.
She is survived by 3 sons: Richard husband of Donna Herr Mast of Millersville, Anthony husband of Karen Rutt Mast of Parkesburg, Daniel husband of Cindy Swartley Mast of Willow Street, 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 siblings: Rhoda Landis of Leola, Mahlon Jr. husband of Roseanne Zimmerman of Akron. She was preceded in death by 3 siblings: Ruth Zimmerman, Titus Zimmerman, James Zimmerman late husband of Jean Zimmerman of Stevens.
A memorial service will take place from the Sandy Hill Community Church, 420 Sandy Hill Road, Coatesville, PA on Tuesday, December 12th at 3:30 p.m. with a time to greet the family following the service in the church fellowship hall. Private interment took place in the church cemetery on Sunday.
Mast, Brent L., 20, of Amelia, passed away June 4, 2017.
He is survived by his parents, Darryl and Karen Mast of Amelia; three brothers, Darren Mast (Katie) of South Boston, Roger Mast (Jessica) and Greg Mast, all of Amelia; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Orpha Mast; two nieces, Kari and Whitney; one nephew, Brandon; and many loving extended family members.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in the Piedmont Mennonite Church,18380 Whitaker Rd., Amelia, and where services will be held Thursday, 10a.m. Interment following the service at the church cemetery.
Mast, Emanuel J., age 82, of Nappanee, died Sunday, December 10, 2017 of natural causes. He was born February 1, 1935 in Milford to John and Mary Ann (Borkholder) Mast. He married Lydia Mae Stutzman on November 28, 1957. She preceded him in death August 13, 2003. Emanuel was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
He is survived by his daughters, Vera Jean (Joe) Hochstetler, Nappanee, and Anna Fern (Dennis) Slabaugh, Bourbon; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin (Sylvia) Mast, Etna Green; sisters, Katie Burkholder and Barbara Miller, both of Lagrange, Mary Bontrager, Middlebury; and a sister-in-law, Fern Elliot, Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Mae; parents, John and Mary Ann Mast; brothers, Leroy, Willis, and Eli; sister, Gertie Mast; brother-in-laws, Eli Burkholder, John Bontrager, and Dennis Miller; and a sister-in-law, Sandra Mast.
Family and friends may call after 2 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2017 and all day Tuesday, December 12th at the Joe Hochstetler residence (9304 W. 1200 N., Nappanee). Funeral services will begin at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 13th also at Joe Hochstetler residence. Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate. Burial will be in Graber Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
Mast, Henry E.
March 24, 1928 - Jan. 21, 2017
LAGRANGE - Henry E. Mast, 88, of LaGrange, died at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Hope Springs Manor, Goshen.
He was born March 24, 1928, in LaGrange County, to Dan and Lydia (Schrock) Mast. On Nov. 2, 1950, in LaGrange County, he married Nettie Miller. She died Aug. 26, 2013.
Sons Elroy (Cheryl) Mast, Cletus (Carol) Mast, Elson (Toy) Mast; daughter Carolyn (Christy) Miller; son-in-law Dan Beechy; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers Harley Mast, Elva (Jean) Mast, Jerry (Edna) Mast and Freeman (Fannie) Mast; sisters Anna Miller, Mary (Chris) Stolzfus, Elma (Ervin) Bontrager, Edna (Wayne) Schrock, Wilma (Andrew) Lelek and Fran (Greg) Lucius.
Daughter Leah Beechy and sister Viola Wickey preceded him.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today and all day Tuesday at the family residence, 7715 W 050 N. A service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Vernon Yoder residence, 7740 W 050 N. Burial will be in East Barren Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Mellinger, Ethel Leaman, 97, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the Mennonite Home, where she resided since 2008. Born in Strasburg Township, she was the daughter of the late Amos H. and Mary (Leaman) Mellinger. She graduated from Eastern Mennonite H.S. and later, at the age of 40, attended Eastern Mennonite University and received a B.S. in Education.
After high school, she served as a full time worker at Vine Street Mennonite Mission, Lancaster, for 15 years, then moved with her parents to Sarasota, FL. She taught at the Sarasota Christian School for 23 years. In 1990 she moved to the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community where she resided until her move to the Mennonite Home.
She was a member of the Park View Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg, VA.
Ethel enjoyed sewing, knitting prayer shawls, crocheting, and travel.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Eileen Mellinger, two nieces, and five nephews. Preceding her in death are two sisters, Kathryn M. Metzler, Mary L. Huber, a brother, Ira L. Mellinger, and a niece.
The funeral service will be held at the Mennonite Home Chapel, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, Saturday April 1, 2017, with Dennis Ernest officiating. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, service at 10:30 AM. A private burial will be held at the Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Sarasota Christian School, 5415 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL 34232. Bachman Funeral Home,
Strasburg.
Metzler, Minnie Benner, age 85, of Fairmount Homes of Ephrata, formerly of Christiana, passed away at the Ephrata Hospital on Sunday, May 7, 2017. She was the wife of the late J. Robert Metzler, who passed away on January 8, 2003. Born in Bareville she was the daughter of the late Harman & Mabel Nolt Benner. She was a member of the Kinzer Mennonite Church. She graduated from the former Leacock High School of Leola. Mrs. Metzler operated a Bed & Breakfast out of her family farm in Christiana for over 30 years. She enjoyed quilting, ceramics, and gardening.
Surviving are 2 sons: Gerald R. husband of Doris Eby Metzler of Christiana, George R. husband of Erin Smith Metzler of Atglen, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 siblings: Galen husband of Eileen Miller Benner of Mt. Joy, John husband of Barbara Stoltzfus Benner of Elizabethtown, Charles husband of Rebecca Glick Benner of Bareville. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters: Joyce Y. & Sonja R. Metzler, a great-grandson Emerson James Metzler, and a sister Ruth Benner.
A Funeral service will take place from the Grace Point Church, 10 South Singer Avenue, Paradise, PA on Friday, May 12th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dwight Groff officiating. Interment will be in the Paradise Mennonite Cemetery. There will be a viewing at Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fairmount Homes Sharing Fund, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522. Arrangements by the Shivery Funeral Home, Christiana & Paradise.
Meyer, Joyce B. Bell Koplin, 86, of Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL died March 26, 2017 at the same place. She was born February 17, 1931 at Sterling to George W. and Marie (Wentling) Bell.
On November 18, 1978 at Sterling she was married to Frederick D. Meyer, who was born April 10, 1928 and died March 16, 2004. She had previously been married to William Koplin in 1954. He preceded her in death in 1970.
Surviving are a step-daughter, Karen Meyer; a sister, June Teachout, and two brothers, Harlan (Janice) Bell, and Dennis Bell.
Two brothers, Mason Bell and Gene Bell preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held March 29, 2017 at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, IL with burial in Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, IL.