10/26/2024
James S. Bawell, 82, of 3525 Zeltenreich Rd., Gordonville, passed away at home, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Born in Leola, he was the son of the late Daniel Jr. and Priscilla Smoker Bawell. He was the husband of Katie S. Fisher Bawell for 61 years last November. A member of the Old Order Amish Church, Mr. Bawell was a self-employed harness maker. He also was a binder canvas maker.
Also surviving: seven children, Emma married to Daniel Glick, Howard, Daniel married to Naomi Stoltzfoos Bawell, New Holland, Henry married to Fannie Esh Bawell, Gordonville, Aaron married to Liz Stoltzfus Bawell, New Holland, James Jr. married to Anna Fisher Bawell, New Holland, Sarah married to Daniel Glick, Lancaster, Naomi married to Sam Ebersol, New Holland; 28 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Bawell, Gap, John Richard married to Kathy Bawell, New Holland, Martha married to Elam Zook, AZ, Miriam married to Steve Echternach, Strasburg, Joseph Bawell, Narvon; brother-in-law, John (Anna) Esh, New Holland.
A son, Levi; a grandson, David Glick; a great-grandson, Jamison Bawell; siblings, Anna Esh and Reuben Bawell preceded him in death.
Funeral Services: 10 a.m. EDT, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 from the home of Henry Bawell, 3529 Zeltenreich Rd., Gordonville with viewing there till the service. Interment: Dry Hill Cemetery.