October 17, 2006
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GreatUncle Ivan
Ivan G. Martin, 64, of 285 Black Horse Road, Reinholds, formerly of Hinkletown, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 at Ephrata Community Hospital after a brief illness.
Born in Earl Twp. He was the son of the late Samuel and Daisy (Getz) Martin. He had worked on the family farm in Hinkletown before residing with his nephews, the Gerhart Boys, for the past 20 years. He has been attending the Bible Wesleyan Holiness Church in Ephrata.
Surviving are two brothers, Paul Martin of Lititz, and Wayne, married to Hannah (Wise) Martin of Hinkletown; four sisters, Edna, married to Melvin Hoover of East Earl, Emma, married to Elvin High of Ephrata, Ella, married to Adam Oberholtzer of East Earl, and Elizabeth, married to Luke Snader of Reinholds; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are two sisters, Mary Gerhart and Annie Martin; and a brother, Eli Martin.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10 am at Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, 140 Pleasant Valley Road, Ephrata, with the Reverend Daniel P. Keller officiating. Interment in Martindale Mennonite Cemetery. Viewing will be held at the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland, on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. And on Thursday at the Church from 9-10 a.m.
Comments (2)
Kristen, I did not know your great uncle attended the Bible Wesleyan Holiness Church in Ephrata. My husbands father and stepmother ( his Mom died of cancer in 2000) Adam and Mary Hornberger attend that church. He does alot of the preaching because Bro. Keller is not that well.. That is real interesting how things like that happen. Do you know James Ramer and his family? I think they attend the same fellowship you do in Ephrata.. He works at Martin appliance in Cleona with my husband Paul. Must get busy with homeschooling.
Lynnette
I’m so sorry for your loss, dear Kristen. You are in my prayers. Love and hugs.