Lester R. Martin

Lester R. Martin, 87, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

He was the husband of the late Dorothy Stauffer Martin who died in 2020. Born in Terre Hill, he was the son of the late Noah and Tillie Gehman Martin.

Lester had been self-employed in the drywall business. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Denver. His interests included nature, outdoors, hunting, hiking and woodworking. Lester was known as a person who immersed himself in Bible Study.

Surviving are two daughters, Glenda J. wife of Wayne L. Martin of Ronks, and Donna J. wife of Brian E. Young of Reinholds; four granddaughters, Stephanie L. wife of Davin Orlowski, Kristin R. wife of Jeffrey Baird, Heather wife of Timothy Spraut and Kristen Lott; and 12 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his infant daughters; Sharon, Karen and Brenda and 7 siblings.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 13, at 10:00 A.M. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 3 Denver Road, Denver, PA with Pastor Terry Redcay officiating. Interment in the Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery. A Viewing will be held at the Groff High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland, on Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and at Mt Zion Baptist Church on Monday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lester’s memory may be made to the Sharing Fund at Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522. To send an online condolence to the family, visit www.GroffEckenroth.com