Lynn R. Martin, 85, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, at Select Specialty Hospital, Harrisburg.
He was born in Reading to the late Chester A. and Blanche (Diehm) Martin, and was the husband of Marian D. (Hornberger) Martin, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
He was an active member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Akron, where he was formerly the director of the choir, a youth group leader, and a member of the bowling team.
Lynn was a sales representative for New Holland Supply before retiring. Since retirement he has worked part-time at J.B. Zimmerman and Royer’s Pharmacy. In earlier years, he enjoyed golf, playing cards, especially the game of Rook, and other sports. He also enjoyed listening to Johnny Cash and Tammy Wynette music. He was a devoted husband, father and loyal friend.
In addition to his wife, Lynn is survived by three children: Jeffrey, husband of Dawn (Wenger) Martin, of Ephrata; Bruce Martin and spouse John Haney of Lancaster; Susan Martin of Akron; four grandchildren: Matthew, husband of Shanon Martin; Mark, husband of Katie Martin; Michelle, wife of Cesar Santiago; Shane, husband of Kylie Weaver; a special cousin: Bruce, husband of Ruth Ann Weaver; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine siblings: Anna Weaver, Paul Martin, Miriam Gerhart, Virginia Eitnier, Ethel Stauffer, Marion Kramer, Jane Weidenhammer, C. Bruce Martin, and Phyllis Bezler.
Services were held Sept. 5 at Grace E.C. Church, Akron, with the Rev. David Swift and the Rev. Leslie Cool officiating. Interment took place in the Shillington Fairview Cemetery.
If desired, memorial contributions in Lynn’s memory may be made to the Grace E.C. Church, 101 N. Seventh St., Akron, PA 17501.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
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