Mary Lois Hess, 94 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023, as a guest of Heritage Hills Senior Living in Weatherly Pennsylvania.
Born Tuesday, July 3, 1928 in Freeland, the daughter of the late George T. and Marion(Beers) Miller. Mary was also predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, John E. Hess on November 21, 2009; sisters, Evelyn Seitzinger, Betty Snyder, Marion Durange, and twin sister, Jane Miller; grandson, Jared Hess.
Surviving are; daughter, Karen Learn wife of William of Leland, NC; sons, Jay E. Hess and his wife Debra of Leland, NC, Walter C. Hess and his wife Jo Ann of Weatherly; grandchildren, Jessica Hampf and her husband Michael, Scott Learn, Jessie Hess, Walter Hess, Crystal Mayernick and her husband Ed, Robert Wisler, and his wife Bobbi Lynn; 7 great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive Mary.
Mary graduated from Freeland High School in 1946. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Church of Weatherly. In addition to caring for her children, she worked for several years at Tung-sol. She later became a caregiver for her husband until his death. A good cook, Mary was known by her family for her chicken pot pie, potato filling, Sunday roasts and her Christmas cookies.
The family would like to thank everyone at Heritage Hill for the wonderful loving care given to Mary during her stay there.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570)427-4231
A Graveside Celebration of Mary's Life will be held on Tuesday June 27, 2023 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Union Cemetery located at East Main Street Weatherly Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Mary's name to:
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
335 Third Street
Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com