Steven D. Hershey

Steven D. Hershey, 53, of Carlisle, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011 at his home.

Born Sept. 7, 1957 in Carlisle, he was a son of Sonia Lee Monismith Hershey and the late John L. Hershey Sr.

He was formerly employed by Fry Communications, Inc. and currently worked for Carlisle SynTec. He was a 1977 graduate of Carlisle High School. Steven was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 1299; Moose Lodge 761 and the White Circle Club, all of Carlisle. He enjoyed bowling and playing league softball.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are one daughter, Alicia Wagner (and husband, Joseph) of Harrisburg, one God-son, Joseph Campagno of Fort Collins, Colo., one grandson, Ethan Wagner, one brother, John L. Hershey Jr. (and wife, Sharon) of Carlisle, and four sisters, Kimberly Rudy (and husband, Marlin) of Carlisle, Vicky Shoenberger (and husband, Frank) of Carlisle, Jacqueline Fielding (and husband, Christopher) of Frederick, Md., and Lucy Hays (and husband, Ralph) of Shippensburg. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011 at Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 219 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, with Rev. Richard L. Reese officiating. Burial will be in Letort Cemetery, Carlisle.

A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011 and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service, Wednesday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope for Heaven, c/o Members 1st, 5000 Louise Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.