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Matthew Hess Obituary

42 years of age, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 26, 2017. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Ted and Jinny (Miller) Hess. A 1992 graduate of Whitehall High School, Matt enjoyed being a Chef. Survivors: beside his parents; daughter Ashley Hess, sister Valerie Donohue and husband Dan, brother Dr. Stephen Hess and wife Lisa, maternal grandfather Bill Miller, nieces & nephews Patrick, Sophia, Jolene, and Parker; he was predeceased by maternal grandmother Shirley Miller and paternal grandparents Carl and Esther Hess. Services: 5:00 pm Sunday April 2, 2017 in Saint John's UCC Fullerton 6th & Grape Streets, Whitehall, PA 18052, with Rev. Dr. Becky J. Beckwith officiating. Visitation with his family will begin at 4:00 pm in the Church Parlor. Interment private. Contributions: are suggested to St John's UCC Field of Dreams 575 Grape St Whitehall PA 18052 or Animals in Distress PO Box 609 Coopersburg, PA 18036 animalsindistresspa.org Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall is honored to handle his arrangements

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 31, 2017.

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Walker

March 12, 2024

Miss you brother

Mom and Dad

March 25, 2022

5 years , still missing you everyday.

Mom Dad

December 20, 2018

Miss you everyday!

June 13, 2018

Memories are all we have. You are truly missed and loved.

May 10, 2017

Missing you everyday!

Michael Lubianetsky

April 9, 2017

My deepest sympathy, goes to Matthew's family was completly shocked he was a great man, and will truly be missed, always and forever! Rest in peace my friend! Love the Lubianetsky family

Bob Bauder

April 5, 2017

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Matt was a great guy and touched the lives of many!

April 5, 2017

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Angelo Aviles

April 4, 2017

Rest n Peace Matt..you are going to be missed

Dale and Cheryl Kilpatrick

April 3, 2017

Our deepest sympanthies to Jinny, Ted and family on the passing of your beloved son. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May his memory be eternal.

Samuel Kasick

April 3, 2017

Thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathies in the loss of Matthew.
Sam Kasick & Melissa Kukitz

Jill Davis

April 3, 2017

I remember hanging out a lot as kids. I'm sorry we didn't stay in touch as adults. Thoughts and prayers are with Ashley. Rest in Peace Matt.

lori silfies

April 2, 2017

Ted and Jinny, My sincerest condolences on the loss of your son. May you find peace and strength in the wonderful memories you have of him. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very very sorry for your loss. Lori

Menko Family

April 2, 2017

We will truly miss you Matt. Your beautiful smile, humorous personality, kind spirit, sincere friendship. You were like a little brother to Dave. Praying that you are forever filled with love, peace and eternal happiness. Thoughts and prayers going out to everyone who is grieving your loss.

April 1, 2017

Ted & Jinny....I am so sorry for your loss....my heart aches for all of the family. May you all find comfort in all of those precious memories you hold in your hearts.

Marge Ryan

March 31, 2017

Dear Jinny and Teddy , How your hearts must hurt losing Matthew ! Promised prayers for the rest of the family and of course ,Ashley .

Mark Hunsicker

March 31, 2017

We are so sorry your family's loss. Matt's smile and personality could light up any room. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kevin Joyce

March 31, 2017

I am so sorry Val. All my prayers for your brother, and condolences to you and your family, especially your parents

Vivian Jarrah Bashour

March 31, 2017

I'm so saddened to hear this news. Me deepest condolences to the entire Hess family. May the Lord give you the strength during this very difficult time.

Marc Roman

March 31, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hess family. Matt will be missed.

Chuck Krause

March 31, 2017

My prayers are with his Daughter and the rest of the Family. Matt will be missed. May God give you the love and Strength you need to get through this trying times.

Karen and Russ

March 31, 2017

Val and family,
Our deepest condolences.

Pamela McChalicher

March 31, 2017

My heart goes out to your family. Matt - you touched the lives of so many. I have great memories of parties at the Hess House, physics day at the amusement park, volleyball games at the park, NYE at The Red Roof Inn, etc. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Pamela Forand McChalicher

Heather Reidinger-Toplak

March 31, 2017

My heart is heavy to hear of this news. May you find comfort in the Lord during these difficult times. Prayers to the entire Hess family.

janet seibert

March 31, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family

March 31, 2017

We are so sorry! Bruce and Sally Rodenberger

Dave Ziser

March 31, 2017

Hess family, I am so sorry to hear of this news. We had some great times together back in the day. He was a great friend. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

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