Published January 29. 2013 11:00PM
J. Wesley Eltonhead, 96, of Zionsville died January 21, 2013, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Lucille J. (Reinsmith) Eltonhead who died Aug. 24, 2001. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Joseph Wesley and Mildred I. (McLean) Eltonhead.
Prior to retiring, he was head of the drafting department at Mack Trucks, Allentown.
He was a member of Old Zionsville United Church of Christ.
He is survived by daughters, Jane E. Trapp, of Allentown, Ann I. and her husband Marvin Frey, of Zionsville, Elizabeth J. Koze, of Zionsville; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson, Dean A. Trapp; sister, Mildred I. Dillinger; brother, Earl.
Memorial contributions may be made to Old Zionsville U.C.C., P.O. Box 215, Old Zionsville, 18068.
Services are private at the convenience of the family. The David J. Boyko Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.