Myra Lynnette Essaf

Myra Lynnette Essaf, 62, of Strasburg passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Born in Jennersville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas L. Shelton and Hazel M. (Carpenter) Shelton. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen C. Essaf with whom she shared 17 years of marriage.

She attended Octorara High School.

She is survived by three daughters: Christina Stoltzfus and husband Michael of Bucks, PA, Jennifer Essaf and Roy Keagy of Conestoga, and Tasha Essaf and Mike Swinehart of Cochranville. Additionally, she is survived by 9 grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her daughter Melissa L. Essaf (2020) and additionally by her brother James Shelton (2020) and one grandson Thomas Hollinger (1999).

Funeral services will take place at 11 AM on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, Pennsylvania 19365. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation period taking place from 10 AM until the start of the service. Interment will directly follow at Glen Run Cemetery located in Atglen, Pennsylvania.

She was a strong, amazing woman who was loved by so many. She will truly be missed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com