Martin H. Weaver

Martin H. Weaver, 92, of 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, formerly of Blue Ball, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Garden Spot Village. He and his wife, Vera (Buchen) Weaver, would have celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary today.

Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late David H. and Cora (Heller) Weaver.

A retired farmer, he started the Broiler Grower Contracts at the former Victor F. Weaver Company. He founded Quality Custom Cabinetry in 1968 and Bareville Design where he worked until 1999 when he partially retired. He was also one of the founders of Garden Spot Village and had served on the board of the village.

Martin put his faith in Jesus Christ and was a wonderful example of Christian living to his family and those who knew him. He was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church where he taught Sunday School class for 40 years. In his earlier years, he led worship and singing, was on the long-range planning committee of the church, served as the Brotherly Aid representative, and was an Eastern Mennonite Missions representative.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: Marlene married to Kenneth B. Buckwalter, Ephrata; Faye married to Glenn L. Good, Leola; Donna married to Mark B. Van Scyoc, Leola; and Jerry B. married to Linda (Seiple) Weaver, Leola; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Galen and five siblings: Victor F. Weaver, Raymond H. Weaver, Ruth H. Good, Etta Musser and Susie Good.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 5 at 3 pm at the Garden Spot Village Chapel with Bishop C. Kenneth Martin and Chaplain Chester E. Yoder officiating. Private interment will be in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the chapel on Saturday from 2 – 3 pm. Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to the Garden Spot Village Benevolent Fund, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be posted on our website, www.groffeckenroth.com.