Ruth K Martin

Ruth K. Martin formerly of Lititz, PA, age 68, went peacefully to be with Jesus on December 16, 2023. Born in Lebanon, PA on July 25, 1955 to the late Reuben O. Martin and the late Minnie (Kurtz) (Martin) Horning. She was a member of Servants of Christ Anabaptist Fellowship. Ruth had been one of the first employees at Dutch-Way Farm Market in Myerstown, PA. She also found fulfillment by serving others as a volunteer at Christian Light Publications and taught school for many years. She thoroughly enjoyed her job as a home care CNA nurse at Brethren Village for 18 years until the time of her illness in December 2018. One of her favorite Bible verses was “As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.” Psalms 17:15. She was a loving sister to: Irene (Sam) Martin, Bethel, PA; Raymond (Martha Groff) Martin, Myerstown, PA; Ella Mae (Robert) Martin, Willistown, SC; Eva (David) Witmer, Myerstown, PA; Carolyn (Elvin) Sensenig, Stevens, PA; Rhoda (James) Ramer, Myerstown, PA; Nelson (Elaine Faus) Martin, Newmanstown, PA; numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm in the Midway Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Rd., Lititz, PA 17543. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:00 am in Swatara Mennonite Church 10 Camp Swatara Rd., Myerstown, PA 17067 with a time of viewing from 9:00 am until the time of service. Interment will be in Swatara Mennonite Church Cemetery. The family wants to especially thank Fairmount Home caregivers and Amedisys Hospice for their kind care they gave Ruth during her illness. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be given to Fairmount Homes Caring Fund, 333 heat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522.