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Donald Resh Obituary
Donald E. Resh Sr., 79, of Exeter Township died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in his residence.
He was the husband of Sara A. (Turkett) Resh, who passed away Oct. 14, 1993.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Franklin L.E. Resh and Esther M. (Wayne) Resh.
Donald was employed by three generations of C.P. Rhoads and Sons Butcher Shop in Stonersville for 47 years, retiring in 1994.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War in the 82nd Airborne Division.
Donald was a trustee and past assistant chief of the Stonersville Fire Company. He was also a 50-year member of the POS of A Washington Camp #230.
Survivors include two sons, Donald E. Resh Jr., husband of Carolyn, of Exeter, and Scott W. Resh, husband of Janet, of Exeter; two daughters, Debbie, wife of Tim Shaffer, of Exeter, and Diane E., wife of Michael Miller Sr., of Centerport; 11 grandsons, six great-grand-sons, three great-grand-daughters, one brother, Daniel P. Resh of Exeter; and one sister, Evelyn M. Resh of Exeter.
Visitation will be held at Lutz Funeral Home, Inc., Mount Penn, on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. with services following at 8 p.m. Interment will be private in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 498 E. Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605. For online condolences, please visit www.lutzfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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janice
October 6, 2022
Remembering your dad on this day! My deepest condolences!
October 14, 2011
Scott, Janet and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Cindy Ciasullo (Hagan)
Joanne Zeiber
October 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sorry I can't attend the services. Please let me know if there is anything I can do, I really appreciated all you did when Mike passed away.
October 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Resh family at this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort with the love and support from all who share your grief. With deep sympathy...
Louie and Shari McKale
Sherry Greer
October 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I will miss Uncle Donald! My prayers go out to the rest of the family. With love from Columbia, SC, Sherry Lynn (Delores and Mike's middle daughter).
Brandi Zeiber
October 13, 2011
My condolences go out to the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
October 12, 2011
Sincere sympathy to Donnie, Debbie, Diane, Scott and your famlies, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Felix and Carol.
kathy raszkiewicz
October 12, 2011
Dear Scott, Janet and family...
I was deeply saddened when I heard of the passing of your father, Scott...my heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you at this difficult time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong in the Lord and take comfort in knowing that your father is with his maker in a better place. With sympathy...Kathy(Janet's friend)
DeAcosta Family
October 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Janet Bacon
October 12, 2011
Diane-I am so sorry for your loss. You & your family will be in my prayers
Janet
Josh Peifer
October 12, 2011
Debbie, Tim, Travis, Justin and the entire Resh family - our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Peifer Family
Renee Venkler-Geiger
October 12, 2011
Donny, Debbie, Diane and Scott,
My prayers are with you at this time of sadness. He is pain free and smiling down on all of you. Your dad was a wonderful father and friend to many. He will be sadly missed.
Renee
janice reynolds
October 12, 2011
So sorry for your loss Diane and Debbie! He is at a good place now with know more pain!! Janice Reynolds
October 12, 2011
To all of the Resh family. I am so sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather. Just remember he is with your Mother and you do have the memories deep in your heart to get through this. You will miss him but he lived a good life. Shirley Stock Levengood
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