Beatrice M. Hess

BEATRICE M. HESS

Beatrice M. Hess, age 93, 103 Asbury Road, Orangeville, died at 9:40 p. m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at her home after being in failing health for several months.

Born in Ross Towsnhip, Luzerne County on August 29, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (Edwards) Swisher. She resided in the Asbury area of Fishingcreek Township for much of her life.

Beatrice was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church.

She was very passionate about her involvement with the Millertown Homemaker's Group. When she was no longer able to drive to meetings, the group met at her home where they made quilts and other items which they gave to the homeless and needy.

Beatrice was especially proud of her family and enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, O. Edward Hess on January 19, 1993; by a daughter, Elaine A. Hess on March 22, 2004; by three brothers: Robert Swisher, Bryce Swisher, Donald Swisher; and by two sisters: Laura Taylor and Maude Ale.

Surviving are two sons: Franklin D. Hess, and his wife Nancy, Asbury, Orangeville; Robert R. Hess, and his wife Sandra, Benton; four grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Lutz, Berwick; and a brother, Edward Swisher and his wife Joanne, Farmington, New Mexico.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 a. m. in the Dean W. Kriner, Inc., Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Benton, with her pastor, Rev. Darwin C. Goshorn officiating. Interment in St. James Cemetery, near Bendertown. Friends may call on Friday from 6-8 p. m.

The family will; provide flowers. Memorials may be sent to the Asbury United Methodist Church, c/o Nadine Steward, treasurer, 233 Mountain Road, Orangeville, PA 17859.