Bertha M. Martin, 95, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at her residence.
She was born in West Earl Township to the late John and Martha (Martin) Rissler; and was the wife of the late Rufus G. Martin, who passed away Dec. 11, 2013.
She was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference).
Bertha is survived by two sons: Ivan R., husband of Katie (Zimmerman) Martin, of Ephrata; Rufus R., husband of Anna Mary (Brubacher) Martin, of Ephrata; daughter: Anna R., wife of David S. Weaver, of New Holland; two daughters-in-law: Lena W. Martin of Ephrata; Mabel H. Martin of Ephrata; 25 grandchildren; 99 great-grandchildren; brother: John, husband of Alice Rissler, of Leola; brother-in-law: Titus Horning of East Earl; sister: Martha M. (Garman), wife of Eugene Bartsch, of Lebanon; and a sister-in-law, Alta Rissler of Martindale.
In addition to her parents and husband, Bertha is preceded in death by two sons: John R. and Aaron R. Martin; daughter: Martha R. Martin; four brothers: Isaac, Martin, Jacob, and Paul Rissler; two sisters: Anna Rissler and Edna Horning.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Rufus Martin Jr. residence, 26 E. Trout Run Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., at the Rufus Martin Jr. residence, with further services at 9:30 a.m., from the Conestoga Mennonite Church, West Earl Township, with Bishop Ammon Weaver and Ministers Luke Nolt, Mervin Hoover, and Leon Horst officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
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