Ralph Thomas Hershman, Sr., 86, of Terra Alta, WV, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at home with family by his side.

He was born November 7, 1939, in Oakland, MD, a son of the late Everett Francis Hershman and Virginia Ruth (Johnson) Hershman. 

Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He spent most of his working years as a truck driver in Baltimore, MD. He was a member of the VFW #578, American Legion, and Moose Lodge. Ralph enjoyed hunting and most of all loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by four children, Regina Wagner and husband, Kyle of Branford, FL, Susan Duckworth and husband, Michael of Crestview, FL, Ralph T. “Tom” Hershman of Terra Alta, and Everett D. Hershman and wife, Laurie of Lake City, FL; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; brother, Jesse Hershman of Terra Alta; and sister, Regina Tenny of Hagerstown, MD.

In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Joyce Hershman; brothers, Neil Hershman, June Hershman, Carl Hershman, Allen Hershman, and Doc Hershman, and sisters, Edna Strahin and Helen Hershman.

Professional and compassionate cremation services will be entrusted through the Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home in Terra Alta, WV.

Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.arthurhwrightfuneralhome.com