Betty Martin

Betty Martin, 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.