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Biography:
Dorothy Jean Hess, 90, of Littlestown, died Tues, Aug 13, @ Gettysburg Lutheran Home. She was the widow of Richard F. Hess who died April 23, 2004. Born Jan. 20, 1923 in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late W. Henry & Eva (Kauffman) Gainer. She was a 1941 Quarryville High School graduate. She was a secretary for Hamilton Watch, Lancaster and was retired from Veit Furniture, Hanover in 1988.
Dorothy is survived by 2 daughters: Winona K. Hess of Littlestown and Jennifer A. Bonig & husband, Richard, of Cumberland, MD; 2 grandchildren: Jessica Bonig Hohenwarter and husband Nicholas. Pamela R. Bonig & significant other, Patrick Fitch; 2 great grandchildren: Cassidy and August; a brother, Glenn Gainer of Holtwood and a sister, Elsie Logan of New Providence. Dorothy was predeceased by 3 sisters: Adalean Benedict, Marie McCrea and Stella Shenk. Dorothy enjoyed working in her garden, particularly loved her roses. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing and especially being with her family.
Funeral Service is Sat., Aug 17, at 12 noon at Little’s Funeral Home, Littlestown with Pastor Emilia Florio of Bart’s Centenary United Methodist Church, Littlestown, officiating. Viewing is one hour prior to service time Sat. at the funeral home. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. Memorials in Dorothy’s name may be sent to: Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth St., NW Washington, DC 20006 -3517 or the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com.
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RICHARD HESS
Aug 15th, 2013 4:45 pm
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Aunt Jean was the widow of my namesake uncle. Always looked forward to the family reunions for the dishes she prepared and her ever so much conversations. Her energetic give and take was so much appreciated. Jean was always so much involved in wanting to know of our children and the paths they took in life. I will miss her tremendously. God promises that this life is very temporary and I look forward to seeing her in perfection on that great day. May He also supply the abundance of blessings to Winny and Jenny as they persevere with her absence.
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