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March 13, 1927 – Jan. 31, 2024
David Peachey Sr., 96 of Oakland, Md., passed away on Jan. 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 13, 1927, in Allensville, he was the son of the late Jacob J. and Annie Lizzie Peachey.
David attended Allensville Public School. He was baptized upon his confession of faith in his youth; and was a faithful member of the Gortner Amish Church. He was well known for his reverance for God, trust in the Lord Jesus, and the delight he had in reading God's word. After 45 years of diligent dairy farming, he retired and started enjoying his hobbies in life. He loved woodworking, gardening and traveling. He was a devoted intercessor for his family and others who were in need. He enjoyed visiting with friends, singing and being a part of his church community.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 74 years, Elizabeth Mae Peachey, to whom he married on Nov. 10, 1949. Also surviving are 14 children, Ann, widow of Aquila Kanagy, of McVeytown; Lavina Renno and husband, John, of Lewistown; Katie Peachey and husband, Crist, of Belleville; Emma Swarey and husband, Henry, of Mattawanna; Alta, widow of Leon Miller, of Commodore; Barbara Wanner and husband, Warren, of Cornersville, Tenn., Ruth Schrock and husband, Ezra, of Oakland, Md., Rufus Peachey and wife, Rachel (Yoder) of Oakland, Md.; Samuel Peachey and wife, Betty (Hershberger) of Campbell Hill, Ill.; Reuben Peachey and wife, Ada (Swartzentruber) of Oakland, Md.; David Peachey, Jr., and wife, Tena (Petersheim) of Oakland MD; Rhoda Kinsinger and husband, Henry, of Oakland, Md.; Lois Schrock and husband, Albert, of Oakland Md.; Elizabeth Bender and husband, Edwin, of Castorland, N.Y.; 83 grandchildren, 187 great- grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild; two siblings, Annie Peachey and husband, Josiah, of Belleville; and Samuel J. Peachey of Belleville, PA; along with numerous nieces and nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by four sisters, Nancy, Katie, Sylvia and Mary; two sons in law, Aquilla Kanagy and Leon Miller; two grandchildren, Ruth Ann Kanagy and Isaac Bender, one great grandchild, Linda Wanner.
The family would like to express their appreciation to all who visited and gave encouragement to David during the last years of his journey. A special thank you to his daughter, Ruth Schrock, and her husband, Ezra, and their family for the countless hours of labor and caring for David during his declining years. The family would like to express gratitude for the wonder care given from Hospice of Garrett County and a special thank you to Lisa Sypolt for her excellent assistance in providing comfort care and compassion during the final few months.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 1 to 4 p.m Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, and 6 to 8 p.m at the Gortner Amish Church, 3271 Mason School Road, Oakland MD, 21550. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 in the church with Alvin Beachy officiating. Interment will follow at the Gortner Amish Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Garrett County, PO Box 271 Oakland, MD 21550.
The C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, Pa., is honored to be assisting Mr. Peachey's family at this time.