Edith S. Hershey, 88, of Parkesburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3rd at Fairmount Homes of Ephrata. She was the widow of the late Lester D. Hershey, who passed away in 1991.
Born in Leola, Edith was the daughter of the late Metta (Martin) and Noah P. Steffy.
She was a member of Parkesburg Mennonite Church.
Edith is survived by her six children: Clair E. Hershey, husband of Pam, of Parkesburg, Daniel L. Hershey, husband of Janet, of Parkesburg, Charles L. Hershey, husband of Becky, of Narvon, Janice E. Glenn, wife of Bill, of Parkesburg, L. Duane Hershey, husband of Joy, of Coatesville, and Mervin L. Hershey, husband of Donna, of New Holland; daughter-in-law, Sheila Williamson of Ephrata; 23 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and siblings, Marian King of Atglen, and Harriet Kepiro of Ephrata.
Edith was predeceased by her husband, her children, David Hershey, Metta Marie Hershey, and Margaret Sera; and her siblings, Chester, Allen, Jason, Faith and Alberta.
Family and friends are invited to the viewing on Monday evening, August 7th from 6 until 8 PM at Parkesburg Mennonite Church, 6 E 2nd Ave, Parkesburg, PA 19365. The Celebration of Life Service will be held the following day at 11 AM at Parkesburg Mennonite Church with Pastors David Gehman and Henry Hershey officiating.
The burial will be held privately at Paradise Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to Gideons International PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Edith was so wonderful and
Edith was so wonderful and kind to my wife Hilda and I went we started attending Parkesburg Mennonite Church. She made us feel welcomed and always had a smile on her face.
Edith was an outstanding aide
Edith was an outstanding aide to a hearing loss student while I taught at Parkesburg Mennonite School. She was always pleasant and such a delightful person to be around! Blessings to her family who will have fond memories of Edith. Lena Zehr
heartfelt condolences
Our heartfelt condolences go out to your family, we are so sorry for your loss. May the peace of God soothe your hearts in this time of sorrow. Phil 4:6,7