Del Martin, 75, of Elyria passed away Sunday September 10, 2017 at New Life Hospice in Lorain. He was born July 6 , 1942 in Philadelphia, PA. Del proudly served his Country in the Army. He moved his family from Pennsylvania to Ohio in the early 80's. Del had a long career which included a variety of jobs within the sales and consulting fields. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working around the barn, especially due to the love he had for his many animals. Survivors include his wife of 50 years Rosemary (nee Delman); daughters Carrie of Louisville,KY., Lisa (Richard Allen) Hardway of Elyria; grandchildren Toree Martin, Tyler Sheridan and Jada Hardway. Family will receive friends from 3PM until the time of Celebration of Life at 5 PM Thursday September 14, 2017 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria. 440-322-4626, where full military honors will be provided by VFW post #1079. Mark Jaffee will officiate.Burial Private. In lieu of flowers family suggests those who wish may make donations to the American Kidney Foundation 6110 Executive Blvd., #1010 Rockville,MD. 20852. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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