Martha E. Shirk, 95, of East Earl, passed away at home on May 5, 2026. Martha was born in Emmet County, MI, to her late parents, Clayton and Lydiann (Eby) Kilmer. She was married to Menno M. Shirk, until his passing in December of 2021.

Martha was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting. She was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church-Groffdale Conference.

Martha is survived by her children; Clayton K. Shirk husband of Lydia M. (Reiff), Ada K. Martin wife of Elias H., Anna K. Zimmerman, Alvin K. Shirk husband of Rachel K. (Newswanger), Menno K. Shirk husband of Ruth Z. (Eberly), Edwin K. Shirk husband of Annetta H. (Martin), Elam K. Shirk and his wife Miriam H. (Martin), Mahlon K. Shirk husband of Barbara N. (Martin), Wayne K. Shirk husband of Delores (Ramer), Mabel K. Burkholder wife of James M., Martha K. Newswanger wife of Lewis K., Ben K. Shirk husband of Erma M. (Martin), Mervin K. Shirk husband of Rhoda W. (Zimmerman), Linus K. Shirk husband of Ellen S. (Zimmerman), and son-in-law Melvin Z. Brubaker husband of Katie (Zimmerman). She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Amos E. Kilmer husband of Susanna, and sister-in-law Anna (Kulp) Kilmer.

In addition to her husband and parents, Martha was predeceased by her children, David K. Shirk and Lydia Ann Brubaker, her son-in-law, James H. Zimmerman, and her siblings, Phares Kilmer, Isaac Kilmer, David Kilmer and Mary E. Kilmer.

A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, May 11, 2026, beginning at 9:30 AM, at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, 913 Oaklyn Drive, Narvon, PA, with Bishop Leon Zimmerman officiating. Viewings will be held at the late home, 454 Brown Road, East Earl, on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and again from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Interment will occur in Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery, Narvon.

Kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements have been entrusted to C. Stanley Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.