Sarah Marie Hershberger

Sarah Marie Hershberger, Age 76, passed away after declining health on Saturday, August 29 in Akron surrounded by her loved ones. Sarah was born on June 12, 1944 in Panama City, FL to Jon and Marie (nee Wilson) Lewis. Sarah traveled the world with her family. Sarah graduated high school in 1962 in Fayetteville, NC. After graduating from high school, her family moved to England. In England, Sarah married. Sarah’s new chapter took her back to the States and to Winesburg, Ohio where she experienced small town living with her new in-laws. She loved her time spent there. She lived in may places while married. Not only was she a homemaker, she worked various jobs to help her family. Her favorite being the Downtowner in Canton, Ohio. Sarah ended up full circle to Winesburg, Ohio where she lived and worked for many years at Medical Associates in Millersburg, Ohio. She loved working for the doctors and staff very much. Later on, Sarah moved her family to Penns Grove, NJ where she built a wonderful life surrounded by her family and friends. Sarah retired after 27 years at Salem Community Hospital, her favorites being the Radiology Department and Centralized Scheduling. In 2016, Sarah decided she wanted to move back to Ohio to be closer to her daughter. Sarah bought a cute little house where she lived until she passed away. Sarah loved spending time with her family. While living in NJ, she was able to share many years with her sister, Judy, and mother, Marie (aka Betty), until their passing. Sarah was able to be a constant support for her niece, Amy and nephew, Zach after her sister passed away. Sarah enjoyed working the polls at election, bowling, collecting her chachkies, going down to the shore, getting together with treasured family and friends. Once she retired, she enjoyed her naps, her flower garden, reading, glazed donuts, and helping her granddaughter Kara. Best dish was her spaghetti and meatballs. It was a requested favorite by many. She had the most infectious personality and always made you feel welcomed. Sarah was a lot of fun to be around. Sarah will be missed by many. Her family is broken hearted but is comforted to know that she is with her sister she missed greatly. She has a perfect body free of pain. Sarah is survived by her children, Lisa (Jeffrey) Crilow of Wilmot, Ohio, and Paul Hershberger, Jr. of Massillon, Ohio. Granddaughters, Kara Hershberger of Massillon, Ohio, and Cayley Shoemaker, of NJ. Niece, Amy (Nile) Simmerman of Chadds Ford, PA, and Zachary Simmerman of Carney’s Point, NJ. Three great nephews and niece. Plus, cousins and extended family that call her Aunt Sarah. Sarah is preceded in death by her father, Jon. Her mother, Marie. Her sister, Judy. Sarah requested to be cremated and her ashes to be kept with her children. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 26, 2020 from 2-5 pm at Kidron Community Park in her honor and will be handled by the family. Sarah’s family wishes to thank the amazing staff of nurses in the Critical Care Unit (West) at Akron General Hospital for their amazing care of her. Especially Nurse Ruth, who showed her family such kindness during this challenging time of year. Thank you.