Miriam B. (Gehman) Martin, 66, of Stevens, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
She was born in Ephrata to the late Harvey and Katie S. (Brubacker) Gehman.
Miriam worked in the electronics department at Walmart in Ephrata.
Miriam was known for her sense of humor and will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, and loved ones to whom she dedicated her life to loving well.
Miriam is survived by three daughters: Mary Ann Ramirez of Ephrata, Dawn L. Farver (Chad) of Fairfield, Diane Sensenig (Matt) of Stevens; two sons: Anthony Martin (Dawn) of Ephrata, and Kevin Martin of Stevens; the father of her children and former husband, Clair A. Martin; 14 grandchildren; 12 siblings: Irvin Gehman (Ida), Harvey Gehman Jr. (Marion), Naomi Stauffer (Paul), Leroy Gehman (Joanne), John Gehman (Lizzie), Luke Gehman (Linda), Elvin Gehman (Brenda). Warren Gehman (Eleanor), Martha Martin (Earl), Barbara Auker (Weaver), Katie Wenger (Lamar), and Daniel Gehman (Sheryl).
In addition to her parents, Miriam was preceded in death by a granddaughter and a niece.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 9 to 11 AM at New Life Fellowship, 420 E. Fulton Street, Ephrata, followed by funeral services at 11 AM, with pastors Duane Metzler and Arlen Stoltzfus officiating. Interment will take place in Petra Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, monetary gifts to the family are appreciated.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
