Ronald E. Hershey, Sr. a native of Dundalk, MD., passed away peacefully on August 9, 2012. Preceeded in death by his loving wife Beverly Joan Hershey. He is survived by his four children. Belinda Hershey Darling and husband Bob.; Ronald Hershey, Jr.; Major Gregory Hershey U.S. Army Special Forces and wife Kristen and Kimberly Hershey-Ries and husband Dave.;Six grandchildren Brooke, Bobby, Meghan, Nathan, Haley and Madeline; Two great grandchildren Cole and Lillian.

A life celebration will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise Avenue on Saturday at 10 AM. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care 11311 McCormick Road Ste 350 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 in memory of Ronald Hershey, Sr.