Esther Elizabeth Davidson

Esther Elizabeth Davidson, 90, of Washington, died peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2017, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s-dementia. She was born on November 14, 1926, in Washington, a daughter of the late Gust and Agnes Sten Davidson. Esther was a 1945 graduate of Trinity High School. Ms. Davidson worked at S.A. Myers Jewelry, the Washington Hospital, and then at Lang’s Fashion, before retiring. A lifetime member of the First Lutheran Church, Esther had a deep faith that she drew great strength from. She loved spending time with her nieces and nephews.  A kind and generous person, Esther enjoyed family gatherings, traveling, and all sports, including hockey, football, and baseball. Surviving are a sister, Joann Schultz, of Scenery Hill; a brother, Alfred Davidson, of Bristow, VA; a sister-in-law, Vicki Butka; six nieces and nephews, Cindy McCain, Dawn Moody, Gary Davidson, Kurt and Kris Schultz, and Kara Jurovcik; and several beloved great nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, Carl and Donald Davidson, two sisters, Agnes and Adela Davidson, a brother-in-law, Arleigh Schultz, and two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth and Shirley Davidson. Friends will be received on Monday, October 23, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, with Rev. Robert Grewe officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Lutheran Church, 92 West Walnut St., Washington, PA 15301, or the Benevolent Care Fund at Presbyterian SeniorCare Foundation, 835 S. Main St., Washington, PA 15301.