Anna Marie Martin

Anna Marie Martin, age 98, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Saturday evening, November 20, 2010, with her family at her side, in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.A daughter of the late Henry and Rosie Belle Gardner McNutt, Anna was born at Perry County, Ohio on April 24, 1912.On January 8, 1929, Anna married George H. Martin and together the couple reared 10 children. As a couple, they celebrated 68 years of marriage prior to George’s passing on May 4, 1997.Anna spent the majority of her adult life as a caretaker for her family ensuring every member was always well cared for. She also enjoyed working in the flower gardens which surrounded her house and going out to eat with family and friends. Additionally, she was a long-time member of the First Assembly of God Church at New PhiladelphiaÂ?Anna leaves behind seven children, Albert “Gene” Martin of Brightwood, Dwight (companion, Ethel Quillen) Martin, Donna Linard, all of New Philadelphia, Doris (Jim) Haas and Ruth Martin all of Dover, George (Toni) Martin, Jr. of Green, and Jimmy (Christy) Martin also of New Philadelphia; a daughter-in-law, Judy Martin of New Philadelphia and a son-in-law, Jerry Zurcher of Dover.Also surviving are 24 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents and husband, Anna was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters; two sons; Edgar and Gerald Martin; a daughter, Charlene Zurcher; two daughters-in-law, Patricia and Mildred Martin and two sons-in-law, Clarence “Sonny” Martin and Carl “Gene” Linard. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from 4-7 PM in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. Pastor Larry Fletcher will lead a funeral service celebrating Anna’s life in the funeral home’s chapel on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at 10:30 AM. Burial in the Evergreen Burial Park at New Philadelphia will follow.Memorial contributions in Anna’s name may be directed to the First Assembly of God, 742 Cookson Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.