Dorothy W. Martin, 90, of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Lincoln Christian Home.
She was born in Churchtown, PA, to the late Christian W. and Rebecca (Weaver) Sauder and was the loving wife of Irwin W. Martin. On June 25, they were blessed with 70 years of marriage.
She was a member of Cocalico Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference). Dorothy was a homemaker and worked at Garden Spot Auto Auction before her retirement.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by six children, Janet, wife of Raymond Hoover of Newville, Eugene, husband of Ella Martin of Manheim, Nancy, wife of the late Earl Zimmerman of Denver, Sandra, wife of Dwayne Nolt of Myerstown, Robert, husband of the late Lynell Martin of Beaver Springs, Mervin, husband of Arlene Martin of Middleburg; a daughter-in-law, Esther Martin of Mt. Pleasant Mills; a son-in-law, David Good, husband of Waneta Hochstetler of Myerstown; 38 grandchildren; 98 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a brother, Earl Sauder; two sisters, Minerva Lehman and Arlene, wife of Edward Weaver.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Irwin S. Martin; a daughter, Sylvia Good; seven siblings, Esther, Edna, Rebecca, Anna, Laura, Christian, and Verna.
The family would like to give a sincere thank you to the caregivers and staff at Lincoln Christian Home for the loving care provided to their precious mother. Also, a thank you to Hospice Care for being there for the family.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, at Middle Creek Mennonite Fellowship Center, 520 PA-897, Reinholds. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 9:30 AM, at Cocalico Mennonite Church, 979 White Oak Rd., Denver, with Bishop Melvin Martin 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.
