Donald M. Hendershot
Died: Dec 1, 2018
Don retired in 1998 from Elizabethtown Gas as a construction supervisor. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1962. In 2009 he was inducted in the Hackettstown Hall of Fame, He was very active in his community and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hackettstown; Blue Ridge Post #164, American Legion, The Hackettstown Moose Lodge, Independence Twp. Zoning Board where he served as a Zoning Officer. For over 17 years, Don was in charge of and directed the Hackettstown Memorial Day Parade and was the coach of the little league football team for over 15 years. The consumate outdoorsman, Don loved hunting with his family and friends on the family farm in Independence Twp. In his younger days, Don competed in Dirt Modified Racing on the Nazareth and Harmony, NJ dirt tracks. Don was proud to be a graduate of Hackettstown High School where for years he held the field & track shotput record and played on Hackettstown’s undefeated football team.
He is survived by his loving wife, Janette Sylstra Hendershot, two sons, Michael and Robert of Independence Township. One brother, Richard Hendershot of California. His beloved grandson, Ethan Raymond Hendershot. He was predeceased by his first wife, Barbara Evans in 1983.
A visitation will take place at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ from 4-8pm on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Funeral service will be on Friday, 11:00am, at the Hackettstown First Presbyterian Church, 298 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. Interment with military honors will follow at the Pequest Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ.
In Lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Legion, P.O. Box 332, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840 or the First Presbyterian Church, 298 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.
Condolences:
Patricia Shemonsky
#30
February 8th, 2019 8:01 am
Mike, Ethan and Bobby......Prayer are with you, the family and friends of you Dad and Grandfather !!! I know this is late....but it hit me hard !! Always here if you need to talk or just a friend.....we have many memories over the years and I am gratful for them all !! RIP Flip !!!!
Leah Lyons
#29
December 19th, 2018 1:13 pm
Dear Mike & Family,
You might not remember me, but I've been buying firewood from you for several years now. I was very sorry to hear about Don's passing. Wishing you all peace and comfort in the coming days.
Sincerely,
Leah Lyons
Robert E Hartman
#28
December 9th, 2018 4:00 pm
Mike and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.
Fred Stadtler
#27
December 6th, 2018 12:21 pm
To the Hendershot Family. I will miss Donny tremendously as both he and I shared so many good and hard times together. He was one of a kind (Hard nosed but also compassionate). His work at our American Legion stands as an inspiration to so many of us. He also always reminded us we are there for the Veterans. He is no doubt meeting incoming veterans at "Post Everlasting" to see if they need any help.
Your family has experienced a tremendous loss as a Husband, Father, Brother and Uncle. We as friends and Legionnaires will always keep Donny somewhere in our hearts on a daily basis.
May God Bless the entire Hendershot Family.
Bill Siegfried
#26
December 6th, 2018 10:24 am
Dear Mike, Bobby and Family, we are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We have so many fond memories from the restaurant of your family --going back to your grandparents. Our heartfelt thoughts are with all of you at this sad time. Lexie and Bill
Members, American Legion Post 164
#25
December 6th, 2018 8:39 am
Dear Jeanette, Bobby and Michael: The members of Hackettstown Blue Ridge Post 164 of the American Legion send our deepest sympathy and condolences. Your loss is our loss for we have lost a brother, impossible to replace... His dedication to the Legion was immeasurable and his contributions to Post 164 were countless...We will carry on his legacy of devotion to helping fellow veterans in need... God Bless.
Harry & Pam Garlick
#24
December 5th, 2018 7:49 pm
Dear Janette , Bob and family. Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Harry and Pam Garlick
Vince & Marie O'Hara Iacampo
#23
December 4th, 2018 9:43 pm
Dear Janette & family, We offer our most sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved Don. Without reservation
Don was one in a million, always ready to do, help, councel, whatever was needed. Don will be missed by everyone. May God bless you all.
Roberta
#22
December 4th, 2018 9:11 pm
To the family of Don Hendershot
Please accept my sincere condolences. I have taken comfort knowing that God . . . will wipe all tears from their eyes, and there will be no more death, suffering, crying, or pain.”—Revelation 21:3, 4
The Bible, however, holds out a much different hope. As we have previously noted, the Scriptures indicate that it is possible to be reunited with your dead loved one in the near future, not in an unknown heaven but right here on earth under peaceful, righteous conditions. And at that time humans will have the prospect of enjoying perfect health, and they will never have to die again. ‘But surely that is wishful thinking!’ for some may say. For words of encouragement please go to JW.org
Sincerely,
Roberta
Billy Mulvaney
#21
December 4th, 2018 7:10 pm
Bobby &a Mike sorry for your loss of your Dad , he was a friend and a great Dad he will be miss around town . May he be at peace And may God bless him and keep him .
Billy Mulvaney
#20
December 4th, 2018 6:26 pm
Bobby &a Mike sorry for your loss of your Dad , he was a friend and a great Dad he will be miss around town . May he be at peace And may God bless him and keep him .
Billy Mulvaney
#19
December 4th, 2018 6:25 pm
Bobby &a Mike sorry for your loss of your Dad , he was a friend and a great Dad he will be miss around town . May he be at peace And may God bless him and keep him .
Billy Mulvaney
#18
December 4th, 2018 6:20 pm
Bobby &a Mike sorry for your loss of your Dad , he was a friend and a great Dad he will be miss around town . May he be at peace And may God bless him and keep him .
Charlie and Barbara Bell
#17
December 4th, 2018 5:05 pm
We are both saddened by the loss of Don. Don's love of God..family..and community are an inspiration to us all. May he Rest in Peace.
Doug Koeppen,USA retired
#16
December 4th, 2018 4:43 pm
Janette & Family: Don has served his God & Country,and his family and Legion for many years.Thank God for Don.He will be missed but never forgotten by those that loved him and respected him.His quick hello and how ya doing at the Friday night meals will definitely be missed.He has now entered into Post Everlasting.He's not gone.he's waiting for us.RIP brother.
Richard Lindstedt
#15
December 4th, 2018 3:32 pm
Dear Hendershot Family. Sorry to hear about the loss of Don Hendershot. I knew Don when living in Hackettstown and had high regards for his Patriotic way of managing the memorial Parade and the tribute to veterans after the parade. We also played softball in our younger days and had fun and lasting memories. A wonderful man R.I.P Don. Richard Lindstedt
Sandra Bencivengo Bartek
#14
December 4th, 2018 3:22 pm
Bobby and Mike , Ray and I send our condolences to you and your family! R. I. P. Don.
Nick & Connie Bencivengo
#13
December 4th, 2018 1:12 pm
To the Hendershot Family: Connie and I are sorry for your loss. Don was a great man.
He is going to be missed! R.I.P. Don
Karen and Steven Mazanek
#12
December 4th, 2018 7:42 am
Janette, Bobby and family,
Don was one of our favorite people. A wonderful man who did so much for so many. He always put a smile on my face and will continue to do so whenever I think about him. Many sympathies for your loss
John Greszczak & family
#11
December 3rd, 2018 8:35 pm
My sincere condolences to the entire Hendershot family... I picture Don with a huge smile walking on the football field when I was in High School at HHS... He was always kind and offer his wisdom to anyone he could help... His countless hours volunteering to help in town in so many activities is only a small mention of how big he was... !!! RIP Mr Hendershot... !!!
Mike Gundersdorf
#10
December 3rd, 2018 7:54 pm
Mike, Bob and the Hendershot family,
Passing along sincere condolences to you all. Mr. Hendershot was a good, kind man and a valuable member of the community and he will be missed. I hope you all can find comfort during this difficult time knowing he lived life well.
Fondly,
Mike Gundersdorf
Linda Frone
#9
December 3rd, 2018 7:21 pm
Remember that Don is never more than a thought away. Hold on to all the wonderful memories. We were so blessed to have known Don. We will miss his smiles and twinkling eyes. Our prayers are heading your way...♥️ George and Linda Frone
Dawn Hendershot
#8
December 3rd, 2018 6:30 pm
Janette,Bobby and Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. All my love and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. RIP Uncle Don.
Chick Dimiceli
#7
December 3rd, 2018 6:27 pm
Dear Mike and Bob Please except my deepest condolences for the loss of your dad.We go back a long time.We had a lot of good times .He will be missed
Paul & Robin Wallace
#6
December 3rd, 2018 6:23 pm
Dear Hendershot Family
My Wife Robin and I were saddened to hear of Mr. Don's passing, and can't even think of not seeing His wonderful smile and dedication to duty at the next Memorial Day Parade.
Hackettstown has indeed lost a treasure, but more important you all have lost a Husband, and Father and our loss can never measure to yours.
We Pray the LORD will comfort you all as only HE can through Christ our LORD.
GOD Bless
Paul & Robin
GERALD DIMAIO, SR.
#5
December 3rd, 2018 9:00 am
Dear Janette, Bob, Mike, and brother Richard, I am so very sorry and extremely saddened for your great loss at this time. I am both honored and privileged to have known Don as a dear friend for many, many years, dating back to Hackettstown High School. Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathies at this sad time. There are not any words that I know, that will bring comfort at this very sad time.
Sincerely, Jerry DiMaio, Sr.
Kevin and Debora Wyker
#4
December 2nd, 2018 5:10 pm
We send our prayers and love to Janette and the Hendershot family , so sorry for your loss,,
Joy and Les Snyder, Sr.
#3
December 2nd, 2018 2:35 pm
Janette, Bob and Mike and family: No words can express the enormity of your loss and for all of us as well that knew and loved Don. I cannot imagine the heartache you all are going through right now but please know we are here for you all in anyway at anytime whenever needed. We all lost a pilar of the Hackettstown community..A hardworking guy and a true Gentleman. R.I.P. Don...You will be very much missed.. Joy and Les Snyder
Linda Oleszek
#2
December 2nd, 2018 2:14 pm
Dear Janette, We are so very sorry to hear the passing of Donny. May Gods Love give you and your family the needed strength at this impossible time of grief. Our deepest condolences. Linda & Jim
Vicky & Bob Hing
#1
December 2nd, 2018 1:58 pm
Dear Bobby & Michael. We go back a long way with your dad and have loved every minute of it. The ball games, the legion, the sleigh riding, picnics and the list goes on and it all remains in our hearts. Our prayers are with you and please accept our sympathy.
Bob & Vicky Hing
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