Harold W. Martin

Harold W. Martin, 87, of Fairmount Homes, left this life to be with his Lord on November 9, 2023.

Born in Blue Ball, he was the son of the late H. Roy and Emma (Witmer) Martin.

He was the loving husband of the late Twila W. (Wissler) Martin, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage until the time of her passing on November 29, 2021.

He was a member of Green Terrace Mennonite Church, where he had served as pastor for 20 years. He was employed as a sewing machine mechanic at Hemmerich Industries in Denver for 30 years and later worked for Ace Hardware for eight years until his retirement. He loved music, singing and making music with his family and friends.

Harold is survived by his children; Kenneth husband of Rita (Martin) Martin of Ephrata, Dawn wife of Donald Martin of Denver, Keith husband of Deb (Lehman) Martin of Denver and Duane husband of Carla (Hollinger) Martin of Mohnton, 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and his brother; Nelson husband of Anna Mae (Metzler) Martin.

In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by brothers Lloyd Martin (Arlene Brubaker) and Ernest Martin (Nancy Zimmerman).

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Blainsport Mennonite Church, 85 South Blainsport Road, Reinholds, PA 17569 with Pastor Ben Martin and Pastor Nelson Martin officiating. A viewing will be held from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM in the church. Burial in the adjoining church cemetery.

The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at Fairmount Homes for their care and compassion for their father.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to M.C.C., PO Box 500, Akron PA 17501.

Groff High Funeral Home in New Holland is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.