Harry Walton Hess, 92, of Myerstown

Harry Walton Hess, 92, of Myerstown, Pennsylvania died peacefully Thursday, March 8, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Fawn Grove, PA on August 29, 1925 to Avon and Jessie (Jones) Hess. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Gemmill, and his two daughters Jessica and Amy Hess.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Janice (McDonald) Hess and his children, Rebekah Sparks wife of Charles Sparks of Exeter, Geoffry Hess, husband of Georgie Hess of Harrisburg and Gregory Hess, husband of Susan Hess of Spring City. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Jocelyn and Greg Valentine, Ryan and Hillary Hess, Abbey and Jeremy Mumma, Jason and Allie Hess, Kyle and Michelle Hess, Kari Hess, and ten great-grandchildren.

Harry spent over 40 years in education, ending his career as a principal and Director of Curriculum at Owen J. Roberts. He was active in the Cedarville Methodist Church in Pottstown and the Church of the Good Shepherd of Lebanon, PA.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday March 17, 2018, beginning with visitation at 10:00am, followed by a service at 12:00pm, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 1500 Quentin Road, Lebanon PA 17042.

Contributions in Harry’s memory may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd.