Sem K. Eash

Eash, Sem K., son of Henry M. and Annie (Kaufman) Eash, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Feb. 4, 1892; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Apr. 27, 1976; aged 84 y. He was married to Suie Blough, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 5 daughters (Mable ­ Mrs. Owen Lehman, Florence ­ Mrs. Orvin Blough, Ruth ­ Mrs. Alva Yoder, Esther ­ Mrs. Henry Yoder, and Elsie ­ Mrs. Clayton Sutter), 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Sadie and Effie Hollsopple and Mrs. Trella Hershberger). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Amos I. Kaufman and Menno and Joe Eash) and one sister (Lizzie Hershberger). On Mar. 11, 1917, he was ordained to the office of deacon to serve the Thomas Mennonite Church of which he was a member. Funeral services were held at the Thomas Church on Apr. 30, in charge of Donald Speigle and Aldus Wingard; interment in the church cemetery.

From: Gospel Herald, Vol. 69, No. 22, June 1, 1976, p. 474

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