David H. Esh, 65, of 230 Osceola Mill Rd., Gordonville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 6, 2018 at home.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Leroy S. Esh of Gordonville and the late Ruth Huyard Esh.  He was the husband of Freida B. Smucker Esh.  He was a self-employed contractor owning Dave Esh Builders and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

     In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by: 5 children Moses married to Becky Stoltzfus Esh, Gordonville, Ruth Ann married to Daniel Stoltzfus, New Holland, Esther married to Mervin Esh, Gordonville, Mahlon and Sam Esh, both at home; 21 grandchildren; five siblings, Samuel, at home, Steven married to Lydia Esh, Melvin married to Sally Ann Esh, Lydia married to Ivan Fisher, all of Gordonville, Linda married to Emanuel Lantz, Lititz.   In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Naomi, and a stillborn son.