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John Reed Hersman

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Casto Funeral Home - Evans

157 Evans Road

Evans, West Virginia

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Oct. 5, 2025

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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John Hersman Obituary

JOHN REED HERSMAN, 68, of Ripley, WV, passed away October 1, 2025 at his home following an extended illness. Service will be 3 p.m. ~ Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until time-of-service Sunday at the funeral home. Private interment will be in Otterbein Cemetery, Evans, WV.

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Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Oct

5

Visitation

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Casto Funeral Home

157 Evans Road, Evans, WV 25241

Oct

5

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Casto Funeral Home

157 Evans Road, Evans, WV 25241

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157 Evans Road, Evans, WV 25241

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Roslyne Abdella

October 2, 2025

So sorry to hear about John. My prayers for you Laurie and your family.

Jim & Genna Deem

October 2, 2025

To Laurie and family my heart goes out to you all for your loss I feel like I lost brother me and John had great memories growing up I will miss and love you forever

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