Harry T Martin

Harry Thomas “Little Tommy” Martin, 88 years old from Ephrata, PA passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, September 25, 2026. He was born September 5, 1938 to the late Mervin L and Delma R (McElroy) Martin.

Tom graduated from Ephrata High School in 1956 and served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963 where he worked in commercial transportation. After his discharge he worked various jobs until starting his 32-year career with what is now known as CNH – New Holland where he retired as a metrologist for Quality Control.

Upon retirement Tom and his wife spent a few years snow-birding between North Fort Myers, Florida and Perryville, Maryland before deciding beaches and fishing year-round in Florida was the true life of no alarm clocks. He spent his time fishing off his favorite pier or combing beaches and trails to stock pile items he would use in his crafts. Painting rocks, seashells, driftwood and palm tree fronds and turning them into Knick-knacks and wall hangings was his other hobby. However, the pride of his collection was always the carved peach and cherry pits he would make into fish and sea turtle sculptures.

Tom was proceeded in death by his parents and brother Ronald M Martin.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carol A. Martin of Ephrata. Two daughters Lori-Jo; wife of Mark Stoner of Reinholds and Amy Jo Burd of Denver; Step-son Brody R. Simmons and companion Ashley Wray of Akron; and Step-daughter Courtney J. Simmons of New Holland; Six grandchildren: Cody Stoner, Cayla Stoner and fiancé Will Wittick all of Reamstown; Devin Burd of Reinholds; Mackenzie wife of Aaron Espenshade of Reading; Keegan Simmons of Ephrata and Riley Simmons of Manheim; One great-grandchild: Saleen Wittick of Reamstown.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.