Great-Grandma Martin

Scott's Grandma died early this morning.  We had taken the children to see her last night after dinner, and while we will miss her very much, I am confident that she is glad to have rejoined Grandpa after a three year separation.

Dorothy P. Martin
2011-12-01

Dorothy P. Martin, 89, formerly of Reading Road, East Earl, died December 1, 2011, at Ephrata Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester H. Martin in 2008. Born in Caernarvon Twp., she was the daughter of the late Barton M. and Rita (Kessler) Huyett. A homemaker, Dorothy was a member of Churchtown United Methodist Church where she had taught Sunday School for 30 years. Surviving her are children: Eugene L., married to Audrey (Graybill) Martin, New Holland, Harold R., married to Beverly (Fryberger) Martin, Mohnton, Sandra F., married to David Bailey of Ephrata, and Randy L., married to Rosalie (Myer) Martin of Reinholds; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn Miller and Geraldine Huyett, both of New Holland, and two brothers Raymond L. Huyett, of Lancaster, and Melvin Huyett, Ephrata. She was preceded in death by her sisters Ruth Kurtz, Mildred McEldorney, Arlene Gregg, Blanche Yohn and Alice Hollenbaugh. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. at Churchtown U.M. Church, 2170 Main Street, Churchtown (Narvon), with Pastor James Bamberger, D. Min. and the Reverend E. Earl Trauger officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday from 9 a. m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Arthritis Foundation, Central PA Chapter-SE Branch, 204 Butler Ave., Ste. 102, Lancaster, PA 17601. Arrangements are with Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland. Online condolences may be posted on our website, www.groffeckenroth.com.