Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVI, No . 16 - July 15, 1943 - page 342, 343

Hershberger. --- Abram W., son of Abraham and Cathrine (Mast) Hershberger, was born Feb. 11, 1875, at Walnut Creek, Ohio; passed away at his home near Harrisonburg, Va., April 22, 1943; aged 68 y. 2 m. 11 d. Death was due to heart and kidney trouble. In youth he united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful to the end. On Oct. 5, 1902, he was ordained to the ministry and served in that work for 38 years. Ill health prevented him from serving in this capacity the last 2 years. March 25, 1900, he was united marriage to Arvilla Miller. Of this union, the following children remain: Glen, Arlington, Va.; Mrs. A. W. Brenneman, Denbigh, Va.; Elma, missionary in Africa; Mrs. Alice Mohler, Akron, Pa. Grace and an infant daughter preceded him in death. Ten grandchildren survive. His companion preceded him in death 26 years ago. He lived in Ohio until 1920 when he moved to Harrisonburg, Va., to become a member of the faculty of Eastern Mennonite School. He served a number of years as schoolteacher in both Ohio and in Virginia. On August 23, 1923 he was united in marriage to Lessie Wenger who is left to mourn his departure with the following children: Beatrice, Mildred, Abram, and Ruth, all at home. Surviving also are 3 brothers and 3 sisters: Emanuel, John, and W. O., all of Walnut Creek, Ohio; Mrs. Melinda Hostettler, Dundee, Ohio; Mrs. W. J. Christner, Kent Ohio; Mrs. Sarah Troyer, Buffalo, N.Y. Funeral services were held Easter Sunday at the home and at Weaver's Church conducted by Bro. Chester K. Lehman, assisted by Bro. S. H. Rhodes. Interment in adjoining cemetery. He is greatly missed in the home community, and church, especially in the Zion Hill congregation where he served for 17 years.

"He knew in whom he trusted;
He counted all things loss,
And clung with the arms of faith and love
To Christ and to His cross."