Roy Hershberger

Published September 17, 2025 - 5:00 a.m. Modified September 22, 2025 - 9:59 a.m.

Roy Hershberger went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2025. He passed in his home surrounded by the love of his family, his favorite place to be. He was born in Hartville on September 3, 1944. He remained in that area most of his life.

He is survived by his daughters Amy Osteen, Pamela (Dennis) Stewart, Darla Terrell, his sister Judy (Bob) Dever, his grandsons Rob (Karen), Corey (Danielle), Kyle (Cheyenne), Logan (Tawny), Denison, Eric, Kelly (Tony), Scott, Garrin, his great granddaughter Riley, his beloved niece Tawna who was like a daughter and her children, Shane, Serena, & River who were like grandchildren , his longtime friend & roommate Patricia, his bonus daughter Robin (Ryan) & bonus grandson Vada, & so many others he called family & friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin & Lizzie (Miller) Hershberger, his siblings, Jake Hershberger, Mary (Henry) Coblentz, Fannie Greathouse, Gertrude Hershberger, Sarah Yoder, Alvin Hershberger and Art (Ann) Hershberger, his nieces & nephews, Timothy, Lori, & Brett & Debbie.

He was retired from the produce business which he loved. He had a generous heart & his love language was bringing food to everyone he knew. He loved the Lord & his family fiercely & will be missed dearly!

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Uniontown Community Park Hall on Sunday, September 28th from 2:00pm-6:00pm, located at 3696 Apollo St. Uniontown, Ohio 44685. Donations in honor of Roy can be made to FISH, the local food bank, or any food bank near you.

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