Mary Martin passed away on September 23, 2026. Mary was born on January 21, 1937 in Elizabethton, TN to Elbert and Mary Gladys Pierce. She worked at Borg-Warner Rexroth for 37 years as a clerk in the shipping & receiving department. She was a member of GodsWord Bible Church in Big Prairie and the First Church of God in Wooster. Mary was also a member of the Red Hat Society.
She enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending time with family. She enjoyed leather working, quilting, reading, working puzzles, and was an animal lover. She will be missed by her family for her feisty nature and loving spirit. She loved the Lord and enjoyed attending church in person.
She is survived by her son Rob Martin of Big Prairie; daughter, Leona Lutsch of Lexington, Ohio; grandchildren, Crystal (Chris) Workman, Josiah Martin, Joshua (Tara) Martin, Rachel (David) Radcliff, Justin Lutsch, and Jerrin Lutsch; many great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother Tyler (Betty) Pierce of Big Prairie; and sister Jolene (Roger) Rehm of Smithville.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; sons Randy Martin and William Hostettler; brothers Robert Pierce and Gary Pierce; and sister Linda Pierce.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster with Pastor Josiah Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Newkirk Cemetery in Shreve.
Friends will be received on Monday from 12:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be directed to the Wayne County Humane Society, 1611 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Very sorry for your loss Leona and family
I’m so sorry, Rob, Leona, Crystal, Josh, Josiah, and Rachel. Mary was a sweet lady.
I meant to include Justin and Jerrin, also. I would like to come to her service, but can’t because Adam is having a port placed for his chemo that AM.
Well Heaven got another angel! Mary was the sweetest most joyful person on my Meals on Wheels route. It was nice to get to know Rob and Leona and Mary’s precious dog (!!)
I have been missing her and hoping to see her again soon, but that time will come (Lord willing)
Fondly,
Linda Bush
Such a sweet loving beautiful lady. May she rest in peace.
Sending our condolences to Leona and family.
Rob ,Leona,Crystal,Josh, Joe & Rachel
Sorry for your loss . Mary was such a wonderful angel always smiling.
We’d like to attend the service but have an appt. Will be with you in thoughts and prayers.
I worked with Mary at Borg Warner/Rexroth for most of those 37 years. She was a great person to know. Had a love for everyone she came in contact. I will miss talking to her on Facebook. She was so nice.