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EAST FAIRFIELD - Jonathan "Jon" Edward Esenwein, 63, of East Fairfield, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at his home.
Jon was born on March 31, 1963, in Salem, Ohio, a son of Lavern Esenwein and Patty (Noling) Butler. He was an accomplished mechanic, owned and operated Ohio Truck Service/Mid East Ohio Truck Service and specialized in antique Indian motorcycle restoration, known to some as "Indian Jon." He enjoyed motorcycle drag racing and riding/restoring motorcycles, and was a member of The Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA), known widely throughout the club for his skillful restorations of vintage Indian motorcycles. Jon was an avid fisherman and loved to hunt with his beloved dog Minnie.
He leaves to cherish his memory his father Lavern (Penny) Esenwein of Stanley, N.C., brother Ricky (Marylou) Esenwein of Lowell, N.C., longtime partner Deb Winters of Negley, Ohio, aunt Dorothy Vosloh of Foley, Alabama, uncle Paul Esenwein of Salem, Ohio, aunt Betty Carter of Canfield, Ohio, as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews.
Jon was preceded in death by his mother Patty Noling-Butler, brother David Scott Esenwein, aunt Meryl Esenwein, and uncle Richard Noling.
The family will receive family and friends on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home, 154 S. Elm St., Columbiana, OH 44408.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at noon at East Fairfield Cemetery.
Jon had requested that the attire for the Funeral Home and Burial to be Blue Jeans and a Motorcycle T-Shirt. The family invites all to wear this attire.
The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one.
Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.
10/31/26