Obituary for Arlene M. Martin
Arlene M. Martin passed away at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital on May 1, 2021 at the age of 88
after a brief illness. She was born March 20, 1933 in East Earl. She was the daughter of Moses and Elsie
Horning.
She married Lester E. Martin on February 5, 1955. Although, she was a homemaker much of her life, she
also held various jobs and gave time volunteering. Her love of cooking provided opportunities for her to
volunteer at Mt. Airy Fire Hall banquets and work at several local restaurants. She also operated a
children’s clothing booth at Green Dragon. Up until her illness, she filled her hours with her passion of
artistic painting.
Arlene touched the lives of many with her gift of hospitality, her artistic gift of painting and her gift of
cooking and baking.
Arlene is survived by her husband and her children, Leonard (Sandy Cole), Elkview, West Virginia; LuAnn
(Jay) Sensenig, Leesport; Louise (Naaman) Beiler, Gulf Breeze, Florida; Merle (Christine Gottshall),
Benton; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; as well as a sister Erla (James) Martin. She was
preceded in death by a brother Leon Horning and a brother Leroy Horning.
After a private graveside service, a Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 6, at 10:30 am in the
sanctuary at Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Arlene's memory may be made to Fairmount Homes or Christian Aid Ministries.
after a brief illness. She was born March 20, 1933 in East Earl. She was the daughter of Moses and Elsie
Horning.
She married Lester E. Martin on February 5, 1955. Although, she was a homemaker much of her life, she
also held various jobs and gave time volunteering. Her love of cooking provided opportunities for her to
volunteer at Mt. Airy Fire Hall banquets and work at several local restaurants. She also operated a
children’s clothing booth at Green Dragon. Up until her illness, she filled her hours with her passion of
artistic painting.
Arlene touched the lives of many with her gift of hospitality, her artistic gift of painting and her gift of
cooking and baking.
Arlene is survived by her husband and her children, Leonard (Sandy Cole), Elkview, West Virginia; LuAnn
(Jay) Sensenig, Leesport; Louise (Naaman) Beiler, Gulf Breeze, Florida; Merle (Christine Gottshall),
Benton; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; as well as a sister Erla (James) Martin. She was
preceded in death by a brother Leon Horning and a brother Leroy Horning.
After a private graveside service, a Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 6, at 10:30 am in the
sanctuary at Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Arlene's memory may be made to Fairmount Homes or Christian Aid Ministries.