Edward J. Lash, 66, of Ephrata passed away from long term illness on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA. He was the loving husband of Linda J. (Rettew) Lash to whom he was married for 45 years. Born in Lebanon, PA he was a son of the late John and Stella (Flory) Lash. Ed was a machinist with Woodstream Corporation for 44 years until his retirement. He was an avid car enthusiast having restored a 1939 Oldsmobile, 1968 Camaro and a 1972 Super Beetle. Ed enjoyed attending antique car shows, hunting in his younger days, was a good provider, a dedicated worker and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Ed served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. In addition to his wife Linda, he is survived by his children Lester Lash of Ephrata and Lacy Lash of Denver, PA; two grandchildren Ethan and Zipporah "Zippy" Lash; five sisters Charlotte Andrews, Frances "Frannie" Weaver, June Simmers, Virginia "Ginny" Haynes and Doris "Sissy" Ehhart. He was preceded in death by a sister Markie Rhoads and a brother Gerald Lash. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 3PM at Hinkletown Mennonite Church, 2031 Division Hwy. Ephrata, PA 17522. Interment will be held in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held from 2pm until the time of his funeral service at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 3001 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 in his memory.