Lydia S. Esh, 91, of 3635 E. Pequea Lane, Gordonville, died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the home of her daughter, Naomi S. King. Born in Leacock Township, she was the daughter of the late Eli B. and Lydia Stoltzfus Smucker. She was the wife of the late Stevie S. Esh. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

    Mrs. Esh is survived by: daughters, Naomi S. wife of Leroy K. King, Sylvia S. wife of Moses G. Riehl both of Gordonville; eleven grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; brothers, Abner husband of Sadie K. Smucker, Eli husband of Annie S. Smucker both of New Holland, David husband of Susie S. Smucker of Kinzers; sisters, Naomi Esh, Susie wife of Daniel Dienner, both of Gap, Katie S. wife of John Stoltzfus of New Holland and Sadie Lapp of Gordonville. She was preceded in death by a daughter Katie Ann Esh; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Annie Smucker, Amanda King, Leah Esh, Mary Esh; brothers, Jacob Smucker, John Smucker, Reuben Smucker, Leroy Smucker and Amos Smucker.

    The funeral will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the residence of Moses G. Riehl, 3637 E. Pequea Lane, Gordonville. Friends may call from the time of this notice till the service at the late home. Interment will be in Gordonville Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.