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Matthew Hess Obituary
Matthew Hess, age 30, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, February 28, 2016. He was born in Erie, on December 3, 1985, a son of David Hess and the late Suzanne Zabrosky Hess.
Matthew graduated from Fairview High School in 2004. After working for Insulright, he enlisted in the Navy and served as a Seabee. He then went on to work at Erie Sand and Gravel. Matthew was currently working for Chivers Construction.
He enjoyed any outdoor activities, especially hunting with his Dad, fishing, riding bikes and golfing. Matthew loved spending time with friends and family, especially with his wife and daughter.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his uncle, Jimmy Hess; and grandparents: Bob and Nancy Zabrosky, and Elsie and John Newcamp.
Matthew is survived by his wife, Megan Corbin Hess and their daughter, Alexandria; two brothers: Nick (Kailye) Hess and Samuel Hess; and a niece, Elizabeth Hess. He is further survived by Megan's family: her parents, Dan and Beth Corbin; her sister, Kristin (Christopher) Preston; and brothers: Brandon (Jenna) Moran and Ryan (Heather) Moran; a niece, Olivia Moran; and nephew, Brady Moran; as well as countless aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and friends.
Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East, in Girard, on Friday from 4-7 p.m. and then on Saturday at Weis Library United Methodist Church, 6020 Heidler Rd., Fairview, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. with Reverend Joseph Preston officiating. Memorials may be made to the family, in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Hess
Liz Sharp
March 7, 2016
Megan,
I just learned about Matt's passing and I am terribly saddened for you and your family. If there is anything I can ever do, please do not hesitate to ask.
Fondly,
Mrs. Sharp
Peter and Donna Grimaldi
March 5, 2016
Megan, was shocked to find out from Shea about your husbands passing. May our Lord give you comfort and strength.
Tracy Carner
March 5, 2016
Sorry for this loss
Renee Hopkins
March 4, 2016
My deepest condolences to all of Matt's family and his many friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time.
Ellie Tanenbaum
March 4, 2016
Thinking of all of you during this tragic time. Sending you love.
March 3, 2016
Dave - So sorry to see this about your son. You have my condolences.
Jim Strick
Aulenbacher Family
March 2, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Hess family. May the happy memories of his life sustain all of you through the difficult times our thought and prayers are with you during this time
Russ Beers
March 2, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you through this time and give you comfort. Love you. Russ and Barb.
Kelly Farley Kantola
March 2, 2016
Dear Megan, Dan,Beth and Corbin & Hess families
Words cannot express how incredibly sad this whole situation is..my deepest sympathies to you all. May Matt RIP!
Natalie and Kevin Kreidinger
March 2, 2016
Beth and Dan,
Kevin and I cannot be there to express our sympathy in person, but please know you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers this weekend and throughout the upcoming weeks. Praying that God gives you the strength to get through this tragedy. Our deepest condolences.
Howard and Kathy Johnson
March 2, 2016
May the love that surrounds you from God, family and friends help you through this difficult time.We are here for you, always. Love, uncle Howard and Aunt Kathy
Chris Olszewski
March 2, 2016
Prayers go out to the family. So sad to hear this.
Mary Beth Pacolay
March 2, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace at this time. My sincerest sympathy.
Timothy Oros
March 2, 2016
Megan,
We are sorry for your loss. There are no words to express our sadness for you and your family. Put your faith in God.
The Oros Family
Cathy smith
March 2, 2016
Matt had great love for his wife and daughter. You could see he truly enjoyed being a dad. My sincere condolences
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