Mary E. Martin

Mary E. Martin, 94, of 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at her cottage at Landis Homes. Her husband of 74 years, Clarence H. Martin, survives.

She was the daughter of the late Walter and Martha (Eby) Martin of Ephrata.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, was an avid quilter, and volunteered for many years at Ten Thousand Villages. She was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Dale E. Martin married to Jane Gast, Spring City; three grandchildren: Audrey Thomas Myers, Steven Thomas, and Christina Martin; two great-grandchildren: Jacob and Aaron Myers; three brothers: Earl, Wilmer, and Walter Martin and a sister Sara Zeiset.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Marie Thomas, spouse of Melvin H. Thomas and two brothers, Clarence E. and Paul E. Martin.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel on Saturday from 1 – 2 p.m. Interment will be private in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be posted at www.groffeckenroth.com.