Obituaries
Jean E. Sebastian, 93
October 30, 2018
Jean Esbenshade Sebastian, long-time resident of Lancaster County, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in her home at the age of 93.
Born in 1925, Jean graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1943 and Penn State College in 1947. At Penn State, she met Paul J. Sebastian through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Jean and Paul married on June 5, 1948, and celebrated their 70th anniversary this year.
Jean worked at Simplex Paper Box Company prior to Paul opening a photographic supply store in 1956. For almost 50 years, she provided bookkeeping and accounting services for HIRTECH, first in Shillington and later Lancaster, retiring when they sold the business in 2002.
In addition to attending Calvary Church and enjoying gardening, cooking and reading, Jean was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandma.
She is survived by her husband, Paul, daughter, Nancy Sebastian Kuch, granddaughter, Becky Bruton, and great-grandsons Maccabee and Raja.
A memorial service on November 17th will begin at 1pm at Calvary Church, Lancaster, followed by a reception and visiting with the family. Instead of flowers, a memorial contribution to Lancaster Bible College would honor Jean and the memory of her parents, J. Martin and Anna Esbenshade, who gifted their farm to the college in 1954.
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Condolences to the Family
November 10, 2018
Nancy
Sending our sincere condolences to you & the family.May our Lord bring you comfort, peace & good memories at this difficult time.With Love and Prayers Stan & Lorraine Kemery
November 09, 2018
Nancy,
Just got your email about your Mom and Dad. A truly classy couple in everything they undertook. I will certainly cherish my memories of them and you during the heydays of the Sebastian Exchange.
joe Kennedy, MA
November 09, 2018
Paul and Nancy,
We fondly remember Jean’s support during the heydays of the Sebastian Miniatures. Enjoyed spending time with all of you at the annual Festival. And, a special time when we were able to visit you in Lancaster.
Joe and Cheryl Kennedy, MA
November 08, 2018
Dear Nancy, Be assured of my prayers for you, Becky and the grand-kids. Dona Fisher passed on the information that your father also went home to Jesus a few days ago. Truly your parents were inseparable. Barb Musser
November 06, 2018
Nancy and Becky,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your parents and grandparents.
i know you hold many fond memories of them both. I enjoyed reading about your Dad’s photography a number of months back. Grace and peace to all of you.
November 04, 2018
Dear Paul and Nancy,
We send our sympathy to you and the rest of Jean’s family and friends. We thank the Lord for all her service to you and the Lord and His kingdom work. May our blessed Heavenly Father comfort you now and in the days ahead. With love and prayer
November 04, 2018
Many wonderful memories of Jean over the years. Praying for the Lord’s comfort to your family. Love, Pat
- Services
- Saturday, November 17, 2018
- 1:00 PM
- Calvary Church
- 1051 Landis Valley Rd
- Lancaster, PA
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