Obituaries 15 February 2026

Lloyd Z. Martin

Lloyd Z. Martin, 88, of Bainbridge, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at his home. 

He was born Aug. 14, 1937 in Earl Township, Pa. to the late Weaver and Mary Z. Martin.
 
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Florence S. Auker; children, Brenda (Jonas Auker), Leon (Malinda) Martin, Fred (Emeline) Martin all of Bainbridge, Velma (Fred Weaver) of Greenfield, Eleanor (Warren Gehman) of Bainbridge, Ray Martin of Gap, Pa., Lester (Melinda) Martin, and Anna Mary (Joel Stauffer) both of Mech., Md., Lois (Philip Weaver) of New Holland, Pa., Leroy Martin Ephrata, Pa. and Elaine (Wesly Stauffer) of Bainbridge; 60 grandchildren and 78 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law Mildred Martin.
 
Lloyd was the last of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; six sisters; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
 
Lloyd farmed most of his life and was a member of the Stauffer Mennonite Church.
 
Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 17  at 2538 Brier Hill Road, Bainbridge, from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. 

Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the home and 1 p.m. at the Stauffer Mennonite Church on Brier Road. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. 

The Smith-Moore-Ebright Funeral Home of Bainbridge is serving the family.

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