Roy P. Esbenshade

Roy P. Esbenshade, 94, passed away at Lakeside at Willow Valley Communities on July 7, 2025. He was the loving husband of Diane (Hurst) Esbenshade.

Born in Strasburg, PA, he was the son of the late Isaac and Anna (Pierce) Esbenshade.

Roy spent much of his time as a Patternmaker for Posey Iron Works, Fuller Company and Lancaster Malleable.

After graduating from high school, Roy proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

In his spare time, he enjoyed square dancing, camping, gardening and fishing.

In addition to his wife, Diane, he is survived by two children, Debbie Bowen and Bill Esbenshade. Also surviving are four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a niece, Denise. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Esbenshade and by sisters, Jane Mull and Arlene Leibley

Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service at DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 141 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602 on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment with full military honors will begin at 11:30 AM at Riverview Burial Park, 1100 S. Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17603. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: Pearl Street United Methodist Church, 133 Pearl St, Lancaster, PA 17603. To leave an online condolence, please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com