John R. Esch Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John R. Esch of Christiana, Pennsylvania, born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 11, 2024 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Lydia L. Zook Esch; his parents, Elam M. Esch and Lydia Stoltzfus Esch; and his siblings, Jonas Esch, Jacob Esch (late Salome), Abner Esch (late Lydia Beiler Esch), Leroy Esch, Rebecca Ebersol (late Jacob Ebersol) of Peach Bottom and Lavina Esh (late Jacob Esh) of Howard, PA..
He is survived by: his children, Daniel R. (Rachel Miller Esch) of Fennimore, WI, Elam J. (Rachel Miller Esch) of New Providence, Mervin B. (Rachel Miller Esch) of New Providence, Jesse B. (Elizabeth Beiler Esch) of New Providence, Leon B. (Mary Esh Esch) of New Providence and Nancy B. (late Jonas F. Stoltzfus) of Wayne County, IN; and his siblings, Elam M. Jr. (Mary Zook Esch) of Lancaster, Sarah S. Esch of Lancaster, Mary S. Esch of Lancaster, Nancy S. Esch of Lancaster and Barbara. He is also survived by 44 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren.
