Chapel Hill, North Carolina
May 30, 1965 – Apr 9, 2018
HESS--Jonathan. Jonathan Morris Hess, 52, of Chapel Hill, died suddenly on Monday, April 9, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Beth Posner; his daughters Rebecca, Lily and Amelia; and his siblings Carl (Carol), Laura, and Roger (Cassandra). He is the son of the late Robert L. Hess and...
Read MoreI just found out today about the loss of Jonathan. We attended Midwood High School together and were friends. I am so saddened by this loss and remember his as a sweet, smart kind lovely person. Sending healing thoughts to his wife, children and extended family at this time of tremendous loss.
Nara Berson, Savannah GA (formerly of Brooklyn NY)
Nara Berson
October 15, 2018 | Savannah, GA
This must be the same Jonathan Hess I knew in high school (at Tanglewood). I remember his uncommon musicianship and gentle personality. We were later at Yale together but crossed paths only now and then. How little I knew of what he was offering, and would later offer, to the world. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and students.
Diana Senechal
August 09, 2018 | Szolnok, Hungary
Our sincerest sympathies to the Posner Family on the death of their wonderful son Jonathan. We are deeply shocked and saddened. With love and sympathy, Wendy and Paul
May 09, 2018
Professor Hess was such an inspiring presence during my graduate education. I learned a great deal from him, and he was a kind, understanding person in addition to his great intelligence. He was also an invaluable presence on my dissertation committee. He and I shared some funny experiences in Chapel Hill because, in the eyes of a lot of people, we sort of resembled each other. We joked about this all time time as people mistook one of us for the other. He was a terrific person and I'm...
Michael Yonan
April 27, 2018 | Columbia, MO | Student
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Margaret Schatkin
April 20, 2018 | Chestnut Hill, MA | Coworker
Although I only met Prof. Hess briefly during a conference at Duke, I am an avid reader of his scholarship. I am shocked and saddened at the loss of such an incisive and prolific scholar. Indeed, the field of German-Jewish studies has tragically lost one of its leading lights. Yehi zikhro barukh (May his memory be a blessing).
Tania Tulcin
April 18, 2018 | New York, NY
It is never easy to say goodbye to someone we love so much. Knowing that so many were loved and touched by him helps. Even more so because he lives in their memories. May you have peace and comfort that you have hope in the promises from Almighty God of seeing your loved one again . My condolences.
April 13, 2018 | Flint, MI
I am so sorry for your loss. May our grand creator bring peace to your broken heart .
April 12, 2018
To his wife and daughters, my deepest condolence and our god of mercy bring you great comfort. Mattews 5:4
April 12, 2018
