CAROL HERSHEY

IN MEMORIUM

Carol was Born June 23, 1939 and died peacefully of heart failure October 12, 2024. She is survived by her husband, John Erjavec, two brothers (Roger and Walter Moore), three children (Sharon, Stephen, and Julia Hershey) five stepsons (Eric, David, and Whitney Durell, and John and James Erjavec) and their families including seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Carol was a prolific artist who exhibited throughout the Midwest. Her artwork now hangs in many homes throughout the country. She was an ardent supporter of Ohio artists, and founded High Road Gallery in the historic 1818 building which she salvaged from ruin in downtown Worthington. She received a citation from Worthington’s mayor for preserving a piece of Worthington’s history and breathing life into the local art world. In addition to her busy art life, she was an avid tennis player, an enthusiastic reader of books, and a lifelong learner, spending a month in Chautauqua every season for the last 35 years. A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at Schoedinger Funeral Home, 6699 N High Street, Worthington, OH, November 13 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution to one of her favorite charities, the Salvation Army. Arrangements have been entrusted to the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON funeral home.

Posted online on October 16, 2024

Published in Columbus Dispatch

High Road Gallery & Studios

An artist collective located in Worthington, Ohio.

The High Road Gallery represents varied art and artists. We provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our artists to both create and showcase their work.

Come join us. Any of our twelve artists will gladly share our thoughts, inspirations and processes. We work in a variety of media, including painting, printmaking and sculpture.

Our 1818 building in the Worthington Historic District provides a unique backdrop for artistic expression. and we proudly invite the public to join us. Come see what we do here. We are dedicated to fostering creativity, collaboration and community engagement.

Let’s talk about art!

  • Upcoming Guest Shows

  • Kathy Ludlam and Angie Coulson / Featuring 3D art by Jennifer Jolley Brown

    Show on Display: Friday, October 4 to Saturday, November 9, 2024

  • HRG Resident Artists’ Holiday Show

    Show on Display: Friday, November 15 to Saturday, December 14, 2024