Joann (Blade) Hess

In Loving Memory of JoAnn (Blade) Hess

JoAnn, a devoted wife, nurturing mother, and cherished Nene and sister, 63 years of age of Packer Township, Weatherly, Pennsylvania, entered into the presence of her Savior on November 16, 2024, at home while in the tender love and care of her family.
Her life was a testament to faith, love, and grace.

Born Tuesday, August 1, 1961, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The daughter of late Wiliam
H Blade Sr. and Josephine (Tiedeman) Blade. JoAnn was also predeceased by brother, William Howard Blade, and sister, RoseAnn Elizabeth Winningham

Surviving are her husband of 37 years, Walter Hess. Daughter, Crystal Mayernick, wife
of Edmund Mayernick Jr. Sons, Jessie Hess, Robert Wisler and his companion Bobbilynn Canfield, and Walter M Hess. Sister, Dawn M Marrs, wife of William L Marrs. Brother, Joseph M Blade. Grandchildren, Veronica Mayernick, Noah Mayernick, Alexia Wisler, Robert Wisler Jr., Andrew Wisler, Tyson Hess, Conor Hess, and great granddaughter, Noel Bogansky Mayernick; Amanda Bartosevich who JoAnn treated as a daughter.

She was the heart of her family, a constant source of strength and warmth. As a Godly
woman, she touched countless lives with her kindness, wisdom, and unshakable faith. To her husband, she was a loving and devoted wife. To her children and grandchildren, she was a guiding light and a source of unconditional love. A Weatherly High School graduate, JoAnn worked as a C.N.A. for Procure Personal and at Bimbo Bakery in Hazleton. Devoted to her Savior, JoAnn was a member of Dominion Life International Apostolic Church of Plano, Texas. There she earned her Pastoral certification. JoAnn and Walter would make a yearly journey to the church while also enjoying traveling and camping. JoAnn looked forward to vacations with her family at the beach. However, she mostly cherished her role as Nene to her grandchildren.

Though she will be deeply missed, her legacy of love and faith will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. A private celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, November 20. 2024.

1 Peter 5:7-8 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be
vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.

Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home &Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

Interment will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Online condolences or a fond memory of JoAnn may be expressed to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com