John Curtis Eshelman of Oxford

John Curtis Eshelman, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 15, 2016 at Chester County Hospital.

He was the husband of Susan C. Reese Eshelman.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of Patricia Weinberg Eshelman of Gordonville and the late John B. Eshelman.

He enjoyed antique tractor shows.

John was a hardworking man who enjoyed helping others. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife; mother; three children, Jason Eshelman (Stephanie), Dana Rockwell (Jon) all of Oxford and Laura Eshelman (Sistillio Po) of Elkton, MD; five grandchildren, Nathanyel, Alexis, Abigal, Aubree and Jayce; brother-in-law and best friend, Bob Reese of FL; and two nephews, Daniel and Nicholas Reese both of DE.

He was predeceased by his sister, Sandra Eshelman McCoy.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, where friends and family may visit from 1-2 pm.

Interment will be 10 am, Monday, Sept. 26 at Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pet Rescue, 1499 Flint Hill Rd., Landenberg, PA 19350, or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.