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I received a message from Jeff Dietze about the passing of Richard D Hess. yesterday (11/15/23) Jeff received a message from his daughter about his passing. Dick was living in Hagertown MD and as soon as I can get the obituary I will put it on our site. Thank You Jeff. Sandy
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Richard Doyle Hess, 81, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 16, 2023.
Born Friday, February 20, 1942 in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Carlton Doyle Hess and the late Dorothy Elizabeth (Long) Hess.
Richard was a veteran serving in the Army National Guard of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the 228th Division Band.
He graduated from Altoona High School in Altoona, PA in 1960. He continued his education attending Penn State University at the Altoona campus graduating in 1964 with his Associate degree in Engineering.
Richard started his career with Potomac Edison in July of 1964 as an Electrical Engineering Technician and completed his career of 38 years as the Rates Supervisor in October of 2002.
Richard "Dick" Hess had an immense passion for baseball playing from little league to Altoona High School where he was known for being a Southpaw pitcher, to the Penn State Altoona Campus baseball team. He had a love for model railroad trains, playing the clarinet and saxophone, bowling, and traveling with his wife and friends on their many trips. Dick was a born and bred Penn State fan and alumnus never missing a Nittany Lion game!
He was a member of Haven Lutheran Church since moving to Hagerstown in 1964 with his wife. Dick served his Lord and Congregation as a member of the Church Council, Building Committee, Property Committee, Chairman of Worship Ministry and was the Choir Director for 37 years beside his wife June as the organist. He loved his Church and Congregation and considered it his second home. He was a member of the Hagerstown Municipal Band for over 30 years. He was an original member of the Saint Patrick's Chorale as well as a member of the Sunday School Orchestra. His greatest role was that of loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather to his "Girls" who were his Pride and Joy. He was always there supporting them in every part of their lives from dance, to band, to swimming, to the soccer, field hockey and softball fields. Greeting them with his amazing smile and the best hug.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, June (Metzker) Hess; daughters, Christy (Hess) Friese and husband Gary of Waynesboro, PA and Patty (Hess) Byers and husband Eric of Clear Spring, MD; grandchildren, Courtney Friese, Lindsey Friese and significant other Austin Bryan, Meghan Byers, and Abigail Byers; and great-grandchild, Payton Bryan.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 11:00 am, at the Haven Lutheran Church, 1035 Haven Road Hagerstown, MD, with the Rev. Beverly Donnella officiating.
Family will receive friends at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, MD, Friday, November 24, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Interment will be at the Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Richard's memory to Haven Lutheran Church, 1035 Haven Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.douglasfiery.com
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A. Maynard Burley Jr.
So sorry to receive this notice. Richard and I were members of many musical organizations for years. He was a fantastic musician and a great human being; always polite and kind.
Condolences to the family.
Jeffrey C Dietze
Ann and I met Dick the first day of seventh grade at Roosevelt Jr. High and we became serious friends-many similar activities and we continued that friendship for life. We spent time with Dick and June in Williamsburg just last August, not knowing it would be our last visit. Dick and I shared performing in bands, dance bands and playing baseball. We also shared a love of model railroading. Dick's passing is a tremendous loss for us and, of course, for many of his other friends and for his family. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Albert J Holtzinger II
Rita and I were shocked to hear about Dick's passing. We extend our deepest sympathies to June and the family. I have many fond memories of spending time at Dick's home along Logan Blvd. playing cards or watching Dick operate his trains. Then there were the road trips to Pittsbugh to watch the Pirates play at Forbes Field. Rest in peace dear friend.
Joe Stevens
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Dick's passing.he has been a friend of mine since 1st grade at Baker School. He was raised on Logan Blvd. only 2 blocks from me.he was always a positive guy with a wide smile. Although I haven't seen him for several years, I can still hear his voice. My condolences and prayers go for his family . May he Rest In Peace. Joe Stevens
Alexander McNamara
Dick's passing has left me deeply saddened. Dick was one of the first friends I made at Baker School when I moved to Altoona in the middle of fifth grade. This was in large part because we shared two interests/activities which bound us through high school graduation and even beyond. While Dick had already developed his classic Southpaw delivery, I was a fledgling catcher, and the catches we shared from the beginning led to us being battery mates in many a game both for AAHS and 14th Ward. Dick and I also both played the clarinet, and in our junior and senior years sat first and second chair in the outstanding AAHS band and even alternated as clarinet soloists in the annual band concerts. Dick was a genuinely good and kind person and I have only the fondest memories of him (even though he had to rub that Mazeroski home run in to this Yankee fan). I extend my condolences to June and Dick's entire family.
Richard A Replogle
Very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was the North end of our neighborhood and I remember batting against him in sandlot baseball...much too fast a pitcher for me!I also remember seeing his diesel Lionel engine and train set. I also had a Lionel train set at the South end of the neighborhood. And I was the 3rd clarinet, so we all enjoyed Mr. Monti's band!
R.I.P.....my friend.
Phillip W Fair
Always sorry to hear about the passing of another classmate. I didn't know Dick well having grown up in Fairview on the other side of town but I did play in the clarinet section with him in the band at AHS though a few seats removed from first chair. My condolances to his family.