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1946
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2020
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Stephen Hess Obituary
A devoted servant of the Connection Church in Middletown, MD, and a dedicated employee and resident curmudgeon of Business Management Company, Inc. (BMC) in Frederick where he served the community as an IT expert. He was the loving father of Justine M. Hargett (Buck), Melissa A. Auldridge (Timothy), Stephen A. Hess, Jr. (Rachael), Gabrielle I. Fry, Adrianne C. Dennis (Jay), and predeceased by William J. Hess. Adored grandfather of Edward, Stephanie, Jay, Jamess, Samantha, Bailey, Blaine, and Tristan. Dear brother of Timothy (Sharon), Joanne Wheeler (Dean), and predeceased by Robert Michael (the late Janet) and Peter David (Rita). Also survived by 12 nieces and nephews Annie, Danny, Shelley, Joe, Brett, Tim, Jennifer, Heather, Michelle, Brad, Jessica and Julia and Alvin.
A proud US Army Corporal and Vietnam War Veteran, Mr. Hess served 3 years active duty, another 3 years in the Army Reserve, and was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and one Overseas Service Bar. Steve loved cars, armaments, reading and guitars. A lifelong musician, he played guitar in numerous bands and in later years dedicated his musical talents to his church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 11:00 am, at New Life Foursquare Church, 5913 Jefferson Pike, Frederick, MD.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a tax-deductible donation to SongWritingWithSoldiers.org.
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Peter Coyote (née Cohon)
November 16, 2020
Stephen and I attended the Englewood School for Boys in the 1950s, and were both in the same grade. I remember him as a superbly confident young man, and we both shared a love of armaments, and strange as it may seem today, I received my first shotgun at 10 and .22 at 14 and was allowed to wander with them at will on our farm. We discussed such things with great delight. I was sorry to hear of his passing from mutual friends. A deep bow to him and his optimistic spirit.
Charlene Testerman
August 19, 2020
To Steve's family and friends; my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Steve was my computer go to guy; he was very helpful with me when it came to my computer; he will be missed very much.
Charlene Testerman
MIKE ANGLEBERGER
August 15, 2020
Tim and Jody, so sorry to hear about your your brother. I didn't know him as well as I did you two but I do remember seeing him at your house when we practiced. Janie and my prayers go out to you and your family. I didn't know Justine was you neice. Buck and I played in Tryx together, thats how I know Justine
Mike Crutchley
August 15, 2020
I would like to add my sincere condolence to Steve's family.
Steve and I were very close friends during elementary school and through high school. During summers, while in elementary school, we would share weeks together, either at his family's farm or at my house.
I will miss him. But, I will always remember him.
Mike
Mike Crutchley
August 15, 2020
I would like to add my sincere condolence to Steve's family.
Steve and I were close friends all through elementary school at St. Johns in Frederick. He and I would spend weeks together, during summers, either at his farm or at my house. He was my classmate for three of the four years in high school.
I will miss him very much. Steve, I will never forget you.
MIKE ANGLEBERGER
August 14, 2020
Justine, I'm so sorry for you and Buck on your loss, seemed like a great father. Our prayers are with you.
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