Levi W. Martin

Levi W. Martin, 80, 718 N. Railroad Ave., New Holland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his residence with his wife by his side.

He was born on August 18, 1935 in East Earl Township to Henry N. and Mary W. (Weaver) Martin and was the husband of Anna G. (Reiff) with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. She lovingly cared for him during his extended journey with Parkinson’s disease.

Levi was a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference. He was a farmer earlier in his life while later he worked as a mechanic and cattle hauler for local farmers.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two brothers, David W. Martin, Narvon; Ivan W. Martin, East Earl; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers: Henry W. Martin, Amos W. Martin, Weaver W. Martin and 4 sisters: Martha W. (Benjamin) Brubaker, Katie W. Martin, Mary W. (Joseph) Wenger, and Lizzie W. Martin.

His funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 9 a.m. at Farm Crest Reception Center with further services at 9:30 a.m. at Groffdale Mennonite Church, 90 Groffdale Rd., Leola. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Farm Crest Reception Center, 1100 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata. Please omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.