Janet M. Hershey Obituary
Janet M. Hershey (Youngstown, Ohio) passed away on August 2, 2026. Janet, born on February 19, 1948, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Janet will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Janet will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Janet’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence P. Custer and Rose Marie Custer (Shevenaugh). She is survived by: her husband Paul Hershey; her daughter Kristen Hershey-Schell (Brian); and her sister Maxine Kling. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The family requests any material contributions be made to either St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Yellow Brick Place Cancer Support Center, 2959 Canfield Road, Suite 4, Youngstown, Ohio 44511 in her honor.
