9/27/2024
Jesse L. Esh, 79, of 2410 Conestoga Creek Rd., Narvon, peacefully passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at Reading Hospital. Born in Gordonville, he was the son of the late David Z. and Mary Lapp Esh. He was the husband of Malinda Stoltzfus Esh. He fixed and sold grandfather clocks. Jesse was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He loved spending time in nature and left a legacy of love for his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by: 9 children, Mary married to Elmer Sol Stoltzfus, Paradise, Nancy married to Benuel Fisher, New Holland, Susie married to Leroy King, Manheim, David married to Naomi Lantz Esh, Morgantown, Emma Mae married to Elmer Esh, Gordonville, Rachel married to Sylvan S. King, Jr., Paradise, Melvin S. married to Marilyn Stutzman Esh, Baltic, OH, Ruth married to Steven Lee Stoltzfus, Coatesville, Daniel S. married to Kathryn Smucker Esh, Narvon; 47 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 10 siblings, Jacob K. Esh, Madisonburg, PA, Ammon L. married to Sarah Esh, Gratz, David Z. Jr., married to Naomi Esh, Gordonville, Emanuel married to Becca Esh, Quarryville, Stephen married to Ada Esh, Aaronsburg, PA, Malinda Fisher, Stevens, Emma married to Reuben Fisher, Aaronsburg, Mary married to Moses Glick, New Holland, Elizabeth married to John Esh, Ronks, Nancy married to Eli King, Strasburg; 2 sisters-in-law, Rebecca Esh, Rebersburg, Susie Esh, Ronks. He was preceded in death by: a granddaughter; 2 brothers, Daniel and John Esh.
Funeral services will be held from the David Esh residence, 112 Maxwell Hill Rd, Morgantown, on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10 am EDT with interment following in Mast Cemetery. The viewing will be at the David Esh residence from the time of this notice till the service.