Lois J. Martin, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital – Penn Medicine.
She was born in Manheim to the late Marlin and Ruth (Peters) Shellenberger and was the wife of the late Elvin M. Martin, who passed away in 2022, whom she was planning to celebrate 50 years of marriage.
She was a member of Millport Mennonite Church, Leola. Lois retired from Oregon Dairy Restaurant and Manheim Auto Auction. She enjoyed baking, shopping, and weekends at the family cabin. She will be dearly missed by her beloved cat, Ellie.
Lois is survived by a daughter, Sheila, wife of Arlyn Musser of Manheim; a son, Randy, husband of Christine Martin of Lancaster; three grandchildren, Brandyn, Dylan, Shaina; three brothers: Marlin, husband of Thelma Shellenberger; Larry, husband of Lavonne Shellenberger; and Jay, husband of Nancy Shellenberger; and sister Fay, wife of Tom Huber.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Martin.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9 to 10 AM, at the Millport Mennonite Church, 820 Log Cabin Road, Leola, followed by her funeral service at 10 AM, with Pastor Ryan Burkholder officiating. Interment will take place at 12:15 PM, in Crossings Community Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Lois’s memory may be made to Millport Mennonite Church, 820 Log Cabin Road, Leola, PA 17540 or online at: https://www.millportmc.org/give-online.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
