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Ruth H. Martin, 90, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, in the loving care of the staff at the Lincoln Christian Home.

She was born in Ephrata to the late Titus B. and Emaline (Hoover) Martin.

She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conf.). Ruth was formerly employed by Ephrata Hospital as a nurse's aide and then by Fairmount Homes for many years.

Ruth is survived by 2 brothers, Henry H. Martin of Ephrata, Paul H., husband of Anna Mae Martin of Manheim; 3 sisters, Emma Martin, Ida Wenger, Etta Martin, and a sister-in-law, Mabel Martin, all of Ephrata; 41 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Frank and Titus Martin; 2 sisters, Esther and Anna Martin; 2 brothers-in-law and 3 sisters-in-law.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, from 5 to 8 PM at the Farm Crest Chapel, Fairmount Homes, 110 Farm Crest Drive, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 9 AM at the Farm Crest Chapel, with further services at 9:30 at Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conf.), West Earl Township, with Bishop Curvin Zimmerman officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

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