Ruth M. Martin, 83

November 23, 2022

Ruth M. Martin, 83, passed away at The Garden at Stevens, Stevens, PA on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 to spend Thanksgiving with her family in Heaven.
Born in New Holland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Isaac W. and Naomi B. Martin. Ruth was an LPN at the Lancashire Hall, worked many years in the telemarketing department for the Lancaster Newspaper, and was a member of the Lampeter Church of the Brethren.
Ruth absolutely loved Christmas. She enjoyed being with all her family and especially spending quality time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Ruth enjoyed all sorts of puzzles and listening to many kinds of music. In the summers she could often be found at the Jersey Shore soaking up the sun. She also loved taking trips to Vermont to see the beautiful mountains and to spend time with her family.
Ruth is survived by her three daughters: Joanne L. who is married to David M. McKinney, Jr. of Lancaster, Marianne R. who is married to James R. Bachman of Lancaster, and Pauline M. who is married to Kenneth R. Thurgate of Jericho, VT.
Ruth is survived by her 7 grandchildren: David M. McKinney III, Matthew D. McKinney who is married to Christina M., Vanessa R. who is married to William M. Witmer, Ashley N., Jennifer C., Kendrick R., and Kyle K. Thurgate; and 4 great-grandchildren: Olivia A. McKinney, Anthony M. McKinney, Madison N. DeFranco, and James Raymond Witmer who is due December 2, 2022. Some of Maw Maw’s last words to Vanessa and William were “Nothing brings a family together like a Christmas baby.”
Ruth is survived by her siblings: Elizabeth Horst who was married to the late Marlin Horst, Samuel Martin who is married to Jean, John Martin who is married to Janey, and Elaine who is married to Elvin Martin. Ruth was preceded in death by her siblings Eugene Martin and Esther Renneberg, and great-grandchild Willow Rayne Witmer.
Ruth’s family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff at The Garden at Stevens for their special care and compassion during Ruth’s stay.
Family and friends are invited to Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584, on Monday, November 28, 2022 from 2-3 PM. A service will begin at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations in Ruth’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.