Edith A. Hershenhart died December 7, 2009 in Spanish Fork, Utah. The daughter of Harry and Sophie (Kauffman) Chapinsky, Edith was born in Phillipsport, NY on August 7, 1922 at Crystal Spring Farm, the familys dairy farm and summer bungalow colony. A graduate of Albany Business College, Edith relocated to New York City and, in 1954, married Saul Hershenhart. Edith built a successful management and sales career with World Book Encyclopedia, and became one of their top sales people in the country before retiring to Crystal Spring Farm. With indefatigable energy, humor and compassion, Edith was an active member of the Summitville Fire Department Auxiliary and the Phillipsport Community Center, and was an award-winning speaker with the International Toastmistress Clubs. She loved to travel and relished her experiences as an international courier. In addition to her husband, Edith is survived by her daughters Elise Hershenhart (Steve Emerman) of Spanish Fork, Utah; Lori Hershenhart (Christine Wegryzn) of Glenmont, NY; and Beth Hershenhart (Amanda Hiller) of Saratoga Springs, NY; grandchildren Christopher and Erica, and a loving extended family. A memorial service will be held at 9:30 am on Friday, December 11 at Burke Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, followed by a burial service at the Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. The family will be observing a period of mourning and will welcome callers on Friday after the services until sundown at the home of Beth Hershenhart, 11 Round Table Road, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-581-8334). In lieu of flowers, contributions in Edith's memory may be made to the Congregation Berith Sholom Music Fund, 167 Third Street, Troy, NY 12180 or the Phillipsport Community Center, PO Box 828, Phillipsport, NY 12769.