OBITUARY | 2010-04-27

  • April 27, 2010
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Clarence E. “Sonny” Martin, 68, of New Philadelphia, died April 23, 2010, following a lengthy illness. Born June 14, 1941, in East Sparta, Sonny was a son of the late Edward Sr. and Oranna Martin. Through the years, he was employed by a number of area firms, including the former Union Cheese, Baltic, where he served as a supervisor for the company. Sonny loved the Lord and enjoyed ministering to others. He loved to share Christ’s love through the use of song and was known for his talent as a gospel vocalist. Additionally, he loved his family and being a friend to anyone he encountered and never thought twice about starting up a conversation with a stranger and sharing stories. Surviving are his wife, Ruth M. Martin; son, Jeff Martin of Warren; daughters, Ruth Ann (Stephen) Moles of Canton and Debra Walker of Marysville; siblings, William (Barbara) Martin of Bolivar, Darlene (David) Berry of New Philadelphia, Mary (David) Abbuhl of Massillon, and Naomi Martin and Daniel (Karol) Martin, both of New Philadelphia; brother-in-law, Merlyn Immel of Dundee; sister-in-law, Jane Martin of Strasburg; four grandchildren, Heather Mann of Georgia, Misty Thomas of Strasburg, Christian Walker of Georgia, and Gary Walker of Florida; two great-grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Norma Martin; brother, Edward Martin Jr.; and sisters, Carol Immel and Gloria Bailey. Services will be held April 27, 2010, at 3 p.m., at Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory, New Philadelphia, with Pastor Earl Miller officiating. In keeping with Sonny’s wishes, cremation will follow. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Those unable to attend may send the family personal condolences by signing his online register at www.geibcares.com. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. Third St., Dover 44622.


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