Catherine “Kay” A. Martin, 94

August 31, 2014

Catherine “Kay” A. Martin, 94, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday at Lancashire Hall. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Roy M. Alexander and Ida E. (Reynolds) Singleton. Catherine was the wife of the late Raymond E. Martin, Sr. who died in June 1992.

She worked as a Licensed Nurse Practical Nurse for OB GYN Associates of Lancaster. In 1939, Catherine was the Alternate Miss Lancaster City. She was a volunteer at the Homestead Village Health Center Gift Shop and also volunteered at Luther Acres. In later years, she was a hostess at Rockford Plantation. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Catherine enjoyed trips to the Chesapeake Bay with her family and raising flowers, especially African Violets.

Surviving are 2 sons: Raymond E. Martin, Jr., husband of Susan, of Venice, FL and David M. Martin, husband of Annette, of Lancaster, PA; 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; a sister, Patricia Sheaffer of Lancaster, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

Catherine is preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Allisha Ann Kissinger; a great-grandson, Joshua Ray Kissinger; and 4 brothers.

A viewing will take place from 10:30-11:30 AM on Monday, September 8, 2014 with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:30 AM at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund at Christ Lutheran Church, 407 Lafayette St., Lancaster, PA 17603.