Mr. Eshelman was born June 7, 1940 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Paul R. and Jennie (Cole) Eshelman.
He moved to New York where he married his wife of 57 years, Maria (Dicman) Eshelman, who survives with his children Mary Kay (Jim) Seliger, and Paul L. Eshelman Jr.; three grandsons, Gary Saraceni, Matthew (Carrie) Saraceni and Justin Saraceni; 5 great grandchildren, Charlotte Saraceni, Ryder, Addison, Whitney and Kelsey Saraceni. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was the last of 4 siblings.
Paul, loved his family, friends, fishing, hunting, camping, helping others, and making people laugh. He was the hardest working man we knew, and made friends so easily. You are loved and will be missed.
There will be no visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Paul will be buried in West Bethany Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in the form of Mass Intentions.
Arrangements for Paul were entrusted to the care of H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
