Helen M. Hershberger, 87, of Wooster died Saturday June 21, 2014 at West View Healthy Living.
She was born January 23, 1927 in Smithville to William and Viola Newill Mast. On December 31, 1948, she married Earl E. Hershberger. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2009. Helen graduated from Smithville High School in 1944 and then from the Wooster Business College.
Helen was a homemaker and prior to her marriage had worked at Rittman Box Board. She was a member of Smithville Brethren Church where she taught Sunday school and worked in the nursery for more than 20 years. She enjoyed homemaking, her grandchildren, gardening and enjoyed traveling with her husband.
Helen is survived by her daughters Judy (Dan) Hostettler and Connie Engman, both of Wooster; grandchildren Matt (Julie) Hostettler, Beth (Dustin) Riggenbach, Adam (Heidi) Hostettler, Joel (Emily) Engman and Josh Engman all of Wooster; great grandchildren Kylie and Jax Hostettler, Trey Riggenbach, Ella Hostettler and Jubilee Engman; and a brother William (Glenna) Mast of Creston.
Along with her husband, Helen was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday June 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Smithville Brethren Church, 193 E. Main St., Smithville with Rev. Art Carr officiating. Interment will follow in Smithville Cemetery.
Friends will be received on Tuesday evening from 6-8 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Contributions may be directed to LifeCare Hospice, 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 or to Smithville Brethren Church, 193 E. Main St., Smithville, OH 44677.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Memorial Contributions
LifeCare Hospice, 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 or to Smithville Brethren Church, 193 E. Main St., Smithville, OH 44677
Service
Wednesday June 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Smithville Brethren Church, 193 E. Main St., Smithville
Visitation
Tuesday evening from 6-8 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church
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