Ira D. Espenshade Sr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ira D. Espenshade Sr. (Palmyra, Pennsylvania), who passed away on May 16, 2024, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ira D. Espenshade Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wesley N. and Anna S. Espenshade (Miller); his son Ira Dale Espenshade, Jr.; and his siblings, Eleanor Myers, Dorothy Rutt, Wesley Richard Espenshade, Helene Zeager, Arlene Reider, Anna Forry, Geraldine Shelly, Pauline Kraybill, Fern Messick, Jay Espenshade and Edwin Espenshade.
He is survived by: his children, Debra Myers (Kent) of Hummelstown, Roxie Stine (Tim) of Elizabethtown and Jason Espenshade (Jaynie) of Zionsville; his sister Miriam Judy of Arkansas; and his grandchildren, Melissa Holland (late Rodney), Patrick Boylan, Jennifer Crabtree (Brian), Elizabeth Bushman (Tony), Justin Stine (Katie), Jenna Dows (Ben), Jacey Espenshade, Russell Espenshade and Hunter Espenshade. He is also survived by fifteen great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spring Creek Church, 335 East Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033.
