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Dorothy  Jean Hess Obituary
Official Obituary of

Dorothy Jean Hess

August 13, 2013

Dorothy Jean Hess Obituary

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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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 sec

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