Jill Renee' (Keath) Essick, 59, of Ephrata, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Manor Care, Lancaster. She was the wife of Mitchell R. Essick of Ephrata, and the daughter of Jessie (Kemper) Keath of Ohio, and the late John Keath. Jill enjoyed fishing and was an avid reader. In addition to her husband of 34 years and her mother, she is survived by a sister, Julie Valentine of Ohio, and her beloved Pomeranian, Elfie. It was Jill's wishes that no services be held. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Jill's memory may be made to the Lancaster County SPCA, 848 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603.