Blanche N. Martin - Age 76 - of Stratton, Ohio passed away Friday - September 23, 2005 at the Trinity Medical Center-West, Steubenville.She was born November 22, 1928 in Port Homer, Ohio the daughter of the late Clarence Martin, Sr. and Edith Dillon Martin.Blanche is a devoted member of the Port Homer Community Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for 60 years; was Sunday School Superintendent; Song Director and was active in home and foreign missions through the church.She was retired as a foreman from the former Sterling China Company of Wellsville after working for 49 years.Blanche was preceded in death by her parents / 4 Brothers - Charles Martin, Carl L. Martin, Sr., Clarence "Bob" Martin, Jr. and Elmer A"WimpA" Martin. 2 Sisters - Mildred Rose Martin and Marjorie Hobbs.Her survivors are:4 Brothers: James Martin and wife Kathleen of Hammondsville. Ohio Floyd Martin and wife Shirley of Richmond, Ohio Jack Martin and wife Gladys of Wintersville, Ohio Donald A"ChipA" Martin and wife Betty of East Liverpool, Ohio3 Sisters: Clara Russell of East Liverpool, Ohio Della Hudson and husband Donald of Wellsville, Ohio Betty A"HannahA" Johnson of Stratton, OhioSeveral nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews.Friends and family will gather for visitation 6-8 Monday and also 2-4 & 6-8 Tuesday at the Clarke Funeral Home - 302 Main St. - Toronto. 740-537-1234 or 800-588-1446 and from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Wednesday ant the Port Homer Community Church.A funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday - September 28, 2005 at the Port Homer Community Church with Rev. Carolyn Hardy and Rev. Wayne Stanley officiating. Burial will follow at the Sugar Grove Cemetery - County Road 68 - Toronto near Empire, Ohio.Memorial contributions in memory of Blanche may be made to the Port Homer Community Church - 2454 County Road 68 - Toronto, OH 43964.