Obituary of Ashbel L Musselman Jr.

Ashbel L. Musselman Jr. of Eden, New York, passed away on September 26, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on August 4, 1935, in Slatington, Pennsylvania to the late Ashbel and Bertha (Weber) Musselman. Ashbel served his country in the United States Army, 24th Infantry Division, in the Korean War. He was a strong, hardworking truck driver who spent his vast career traveling coast to coast. Ashbel loved spending time with family around the dinner table. He enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes. He is especially remembered for his crepes and sausage gravy breakfasts. Ashbel was an avid football fan watching college football games on Saturdays, and rooting for his favorite team, the Philadelphia Eagles, on Sundays. Ashbel was loving, patient, knowledgeable and nonjudgmental, always putting his family first. We are all better people because of him. 

Ashbel was the devoted husband of Frances (Zakulski) Musselman. Loving father of Tracy (Gordon) Steffen and Nina (Ed) Hollenbach. Adored grandfather of Austin (Camille) Steffen and Travis (Debi) Hollenbach. Great grandfather of Paisley Steffen, Sullivan Steffen, Patrick Hollenbach and Jaclyn (Noah) Freudienberger. Great-great grandfather of Bailee Freudienberger and Connor Freudienberger. Ashbel was the cherished brother of Helen (late Clint) Bertsch, Liliian (late Wilmer) Bachman; predeceased by Lester (Ruth) Musselman, Joyce (Floyd) Geary, and Jeanette (Kermit) Delong. Ashbel will also be deeply missed by a host of extended family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held with full military honors.

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