Luke F. Martin

Luke F. Martin, 84, of 191 Martindale Rd., Ephrata, died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at his home. His wife, Emma H. (Hoover) Martin, survives.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late John J. and Edna Mae (Fox) Martin.

Luke had been a farmer and was a member of Reidenbach Mennonite Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by eight children: David husband of Irene (Martin) Martin, Leitchfield, KY, Edward husband of Ruth (Hoover) Martin, Leitchfield, KY, John Jacob husband of Marianna (Martin) Martin, Ephrata, Vernon husband of Alda (Hoover) Martin, Leitchfield, KY, Edna wife of Mervin Hoover, Stevens, Luke Ray Martin, Ephrata, Elaine Martin, Ephrata, Alan husband of Regina (Hoover) Martin, Ephrata, 19 grandchildren, four sister, Emma wife of Allen Hoover, East Earl, Alta wife of Aden Martin, Milton, Anna wife of Jonas Hoover, New Holland, Vera wife of the late Titus Martin, Watsontown, and a sister-in-law Eva wife of the late Paul Martin, New Holland.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Paul F. Martin

His funeral will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Reidenbach Mennonite Church with Bishop Mark Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at his late home on Sunday from 1 – 4 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. The Eckenroth home for Funerals, Terre Hill, is in charge of arrangements. The family wants to thank Hospice & Community care for the professional care provided.