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1919 Harry 2003

Harry E. Hershberger

October 4, 1919 — January 16, 2003

Harry E. Hershberger, age 83, formerly of 638 Graff Ave., Meadville, and a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community since May 1995, died there Thursday, January 16, 2003.

He was born in Connellsville, PA, October 4, 1919, a son of the late Harry & Glada Hensel Hershberger, Sr.  He married Ida G. Anderson, May 1, 1945 and she preceded him in death August 5, 2001.

He had been employed full time for both the City of Meadville as a pump engineer for 30 years and the Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Meadville for 35 years as a machinist, maintaining the bottling equipment, retiring in 1984.  He previously worked for the Erie Railroad as a machinist, where he received his training, and also for the former American Viscose Co.

He was a graduate of Meadville High School, a former member of the Italian Civic Club, and Moose Lodge #99. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting, and archery.

He is survived by a grandson, Garrett Hershberger of Charlotte, NC; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Hershberger of Meadville; a sister, Annetta Hershberger of San Diego, CA and 1 niece.  He was preceded in death by a son Harry E. Hershberger, II.

There are no calling hours.

Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc., 581 Chestnut St., Meadville is in charge of arrangements.

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