Martha S. Yoder, age 99, of Archbold, Ohio died on May 1, 2025 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold.

She was born on December 1, 1925 in Elida, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph B. Diller and Barbara (Greider) Diller. On October 22, 1950 she married Carl V. Yoder who predeceased her on October 18, 2010. She is survived by her sons, Keith Yoder, Ricoya Guanacoste, Costa Rica; Stanley (Jayne) Yoder, Defiance, Ohio; Ted (Connie Rus) Yoder, Olympia, Washington; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers, Norman Diller and Herman Diller and her sisters, Mary Mishler and Esther Hartman.

Martha graduated from Gomer High School in 1943 and married Carl Yoder on October 22, 1950. When the boys were young, the family moved from Archbold to Harrisonburg, Virginia where Carl attended and graduated from Eastern Mennonite College. Upon returning to Archbold, Carl became the pastor for Tedrow Mennonite Church.  Martha taught Sunday school, led the singing, oversaw the youth groups and generally contributed her time to being the wife of a pastor. After Carl's retirement from Tedrow Mennonite Church, Martha and Carl became members of the Zion Mennonite Church.

Martha worked at Lugbill Brothers Livestock Auction for 20 years. She was always involved with her church and enjoyed teaching Sunday school, the women's sewing circle, singing in the choir, and volunteering wherever she was needed. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking. The Zion Mennonite Church family continued to support her with visits, cards and encouragement during her stay at Fairlawn Haven, which she and the family very much appreciated.

Visitation will be at 10:00 am and a memorial service at 11:00 am on May 16, 2025 at the Zion Mennonite Church in Archbold, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers suggested memorials are to Eastern Mennonite University or Zion Mennonite Church.