Johanna Elizabeth Espelage Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Johanna Elizabeth Espelage (Salem, Virginia), who passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Johanna Elizabeth Espelage to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Anthonius Buschermohle (Höfen) and Johanna Buschermohle; her husband Paul Espelage; and her siblings, Gertrud, Lewen, Maria Thole, Bernhard, Höfen, Leo and Otto.
She is survived by: her children, Tony Espelage (Dawn) and Janette Espelage (Teresa Beckner); her granddaughter Tela Espelage; her sisters, Veronica Baranowski and Hannelore Pieper; and her pet Pepper.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice House or Madonna House.
