Linda J. Lash, 77, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, in her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Lash, who died in 2016.

Born in Brickerville, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Anna Mary (Herr) Rettew. She was raised on the farm now commonly known as Elizabeth Farms. Her father was the caretaker of Coleman Estates.

Linda was also an active member of Hinkletown Mennonite Church. In her younger years, she sang with Up with People. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, thrifting, and feeding local wildlife.

Surviving Linda are her children Lester J. Lash; Lacy J. Lash; her grandchildren, Ethan H. Lash; Zipporah "Zippy" J. Lash; and her siblings, Robert Rettew, of Utah and Mabel Goslin, of West Chester. She was preceded in death by her other siblings, Ronald Rettew, Nancy Sweigart, Arlene Shank, Erla Fetty, and Dorothy Rettew.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing in the Hinkletown Mennonite Church, 2031 Division Highway, Ephrata, PA 17522 on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., where her funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be held in the adjoining church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Linda may be made to Hinkletown Mennonite Church at the address above.