Terry Craig Hersker

Terry Craig Hersker obituary, Coatesville, PA

Terry Craig Hersker

Terry Hersker Obituary

Visit the James J. Terry Funeral Home - Valley Township - Coatesville website to view the full obituary.
Terry Craig Hersker, 79, of Coatesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Freedom Village Retirement Community. He was the beloved husband of Janet M. Franciscus Hersker, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.

Born in Hazleton, Pa, he was the son of the late Harry A. Hersker and Dorothy Haen Hersker.

Terry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He then worked for Netzch Pumps USA, for 33 years before retiring in 2013. He was a member of the Cruisin Classic Car Club for many years.

In addition to his wife, Terry is survived by his granddaughter, Nichole McEleya and by four great grandchildren, Alize, Katonna, Jayden and Jaylane. He was predeceased by his daughter, Tammy McEleya.

Services will be private with the family.
James J. Terry Funeral Home - Valley Township - Coatesville

1060 W. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320

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