5/14/2018
Vivian G. Hershey, 93, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2018. Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Violet Logan Eckman. Mrs. Hershey was the loving wife of Levi H. Hershey. They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary last June.
A member of Calvary Church, Lancaster, she sang in the choir for over 30 years. Vivian enjoyed serving as a music leader for the youth at church. She also enjoyed cooking and traveling with her husband. She sold flowers at West End Market for over 20 years.
In addition to her husband, she will be lovingly missed by: three daughters, Sharon wife of Larry Groff, Carol wife of Dennis Buckwalter, both of Lancaster, Debra Latham, New Holland; eight grandchildren, Kristi, Jason, Michelle, Mindy, Shawn, Matthew, Ryan and Brandon; 13 great-grandchildren. A brother, William Eckman preceded her in death.
Funeral services: Monday, May 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster with interment following in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Greeting time with family: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.