Ed and Stephanie Hersh and their four children Jesse, Carolyn, Benjamin, and Sarah have lived in Millersville most of their lives. They have been active in various community organizations and active in local church ministry in various capacities throught their lives. Both Ed and Stephanie grew up on farms in the neighboring York and Dauphin counties (with PA German heritage), met at Millersville University, and married in 1980.

After teaching Special Education for six years in Lancaster schools, Stephanie became a stay-at-home mom with the birth of their first child and she now home-educates all the children. She traveled to China in 1996 to adopt then three year old Sarah. She also enjoys gardening, cooking, and crafts.

Ed earned two bachelors degrees from MU. The first in German and then Computer Science. He studied and traveled in Germany during his junior year at Millersville University. He later worked in software development for ten years at MU. In 2001 Ed completed a Masters degree in Human Service Counseling at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. Ed now works in pastoral counseling and training service. Ed enjoys playing guitar, listening to worship music and studying international cultures.

Ed also offers counseling and healing prayer ministry . To learn more about special offers, click here .