Elsie M. (Sprenkle) Martin

YORK- Elsie M. (Sprenkle) Martin, 94, died on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Born on May 15, 1930 at home in Red Lion, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Margie (Olewiler) Sprenkle, Sr. Elsie was a 1948 graduate of Red Lion High School. She worked as a proofreader at Chemical Abstracts in Columbus, OH and later was a cafeteria worker for the Red Lion School District until her retirement. After retiring, she worked at the Red Lion American Legion Post 543.

Elsie was a great cook, loved animals and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her family was her pride and joy.

Ms. Martin is survived by her daughter, Melinda Knouse and her husband, Jeffrey of York; and her granddaughter, Maggie Knouse of York. She was preceded in death by four brothers and sisters, Alma Hays, Harry Sprenkle, Jr., Loise Laucks and D. Wiley Sprenkle.

Services for Elsie are private at the convenience of the family. Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org or a favorite animal charity of your choice in Elsie’s memory.