Dorothy M. Martin, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday December 11, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County after a brief illness. She was born in Holtwood, PA to the late Maris and Ethel (Cramer) Erb.

Her husband Ezra W. Martin preceded her in death in 1993.

She was formerly employed by ISC Defense Systems, Hamilton Watch Co., and Etemco. Dorothy enjoyed delivering The Shopping News Paper.

Dorothy was of the Catholic faith and a former member of St. Anne Catholic Church.

She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, bingo, auctions, gardening, and was an avid Lancaster Barnstormer fan. She was devoted to the young people in her family, especially her great and grandchildren.

She is survived by five children, daughter Donna M. Houck, wife of Thomas R. of Lititz, four sons, Jeffrey W. Martin, husband of Janice of Millersville, Steven M. Martin, husband of Maureen A. of Lancaster, Gregory A. Martin of Lancaster, and Douglas M. Martin, husband of Donna L. of Holtwood, ten grandchildren, Robert A. Greenawalt, Jr. husband of Bethann, Michelle L. Doutrich, wife of Scott, Ryan T. Houck, husband of Megan, Carly B. Wissler, wife of Michael, Dan W. Martin, Andrew S. Martin, Christopher M. Martin, Allison J. Martin, Kayla M. Martin, and Tyler E. Martin, eight great-grandchildren, Emma, Caleb, Dayvid, Dylan, Alexis, Jason, Olivia, and Brody, two sisters, Betty Erb, of Lancaster, Janet Benner, of Lancaster, and a brother, Benjamin Erb, of Lancaster.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 2111 Millersville Pk. Lancaster, PA 17603 on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 11am with Rev. Mark Weiss as Celebrant. A viewing will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 441 N. George St. Millersville, PA 17551 from 9-10:30am. Interment will take place at Memory Gardens, Ephrata, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dorthy's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County 685 Good Dr. PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or to American Lung Association 3001 Old Gettysburg Rd. Camp Hill, PA 17011. To send the family online condolences please visit snyderfuneralhome.com