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Joseph Levine & Sons Memorial Chapel, Inc. - Trevose

4737 Street Road

Trevose, Pennsylvania

Howard Hessan Obituary

Name: Service for Howard Hessan
Start: 2023-06-14T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Joseph Levine & Sons Memorial Chapel, Inc. - Trevose

Dr. Howard Scott Hessan of Columbia, MD, died on June 8, 2023 at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Jeri (nee Fox); loving father of Lauren (David) Horowitz and Joshua Hessan; cherished grandfather of Ava and Melanie; devoted brother of Diane (Robert Stringer) Hessan. He was an accomplished otolaryngologist, an avid golfer, and a huge supporter of Penn State, the Baltimore Ravens, and optimistically the Washington Wizards. Family and friends are invited to services Wednesday, 1:00 PM, at Joseph Levine & Sons, 4737 Street Road, Trevose, PA. Interment at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Shiva will be held Weds following services and Thurs at 5pm at the residence of Lauren and David Horowitz. Contributions in Howard's memory may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jun. 11, 2023.

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27 Entries

Sam Barone

June 2, 2025

Just got this sad news recently at our 50th high school reunion. Many memories as soccer teammates and as part of the Friday night football announcing crew along with our friend Randy Bauer. My condolences to his family.

Darren Early

February 7, 2025

I am saddened to see that Dr. Hessan has died. I saw him for my sinus issues, and he was always so calm, thoughtful, and measured. The sinus surgery that he performed on me drastically changed my life for the better (no more sinus infections that dragged on and on). He was one of my all-time favorite doctors. He will truly be missed. My condolences to his family.

Dr. Debra R. Boender

November 17, 2023

It was sad to hear about Howard's passing just a few days ago. He was a well loved physician and friend for more than 30 years, treating my mother and me on numerous occasions. Later, we were colleagues on staff at St. Agnes, and he was very supportive of me when I entered medical school in middle age. Knowing he was there when my family needed him, engendered calm and confidence. He was not just a consummate, skilled physician, but also a gentle, kind, and warm man. He will be greatly missed.

Joaquin D. Canals

October 24, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of Howards' passing. We were in grade school, junior high , and high school together.
God speed!

Bobbi James

September 29, 2023

Doctor Hessan performed a record eight(!) ear tube procedures on my so between the ages of two and seventeen. He was so patient and good humored with my boy who is on the autism spectrum and not an easy patient. I am so sorry to hear of his passing! May his memory be a blessing to all who loved him.

Former patient.

September 14, 2023

Dr. Hessan was an excellent Doctor and an incredible person. I am very sad to learn of his passing. Prayers to his family.

April Yuran

September 1, 2023

I just recently learned the sad news of Dr. Hessan's passing. He was a wonderful doctor. He was kind, compassionate and so knowledgeable. He treated my daughter first and then took me on as a patient for many years. I always felt safe in his care and trusted his diagnosis. We need many more doctors like him. You could also tell how proud he was of his family as he always spoke so lovingly of them. I wish his family and friends peace as they grieve his loss.

Lisa Kaufman

August 23, 2023

Dr. Hessan saw my Daughter and referred her elsewhere, but he was the BEST. You will be missed dearly! St. Agnes Family

Janice M. Bess

August 7, 2023

Dr. Hessan performed my 2 yr old's adenoid removal surgery and his ear tubes surgeries. He was the best doctor/surgeon I've ever encountered and he had a way of calming my and my son's fears. My son is now 15 and he still remembers the "doctor with the balloons." I saw Dr. Hessan a few years ago for an ENT issue I was having, because I knew he was the best. He still was after all those years. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I'm glad I had the chance to experience his quiet demeanor and knowledgeable and professional care. Peace and blessings to his wife and family.

Grace

June 29, 2023

Dr. Hessan was my doc when I was a little girl, he took care of me and my brother for most of our childhood. He was tickled pink when my little brother dressed up as him for Halloween one year. We have many fond memories of him. He´s one of the only doctors we weren´t scared of going to, in fact, we were always weirdly excited to see him. I went back to see him as a teenager many years later after not seeing him for a long time and he instantly remembered who I was. Dr. Hessan will always hold a special place in my heart. All of my love goes out to his family in these times.

Bernard Marquis

June 19, 2023

Dear Jeri and Family ,I am sorry for your loss. Howard was
a great friend and colleague. Please accept my sincere
condolences.
Bernard Marquis

Larry Smith Jr

June 18, 2023

Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to the Hessan Family during this difficult time. Dr. Hessan was a excellent dr for my family and awesome co worker. Lots of funny memories And judy jokes.

Larry (The Chief)

Brina Sedar

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Annette Hart

June 17, 2023

Met and lived next door to Howard and Jeri (and Lauren and Josh) on Sun Circle Way Columbia many moons ago. So sorry to hear about Howard. He was such a kind man. Jeri-prayers for you and your family.

Laura Brogno

June 15, 2023

Dr. Hessan was a wonderful doctor to my children and they have fond memories of being treated in his office and having him give them balloons during their appointments. My condolences to his family.

marsha wilson

June 13, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Vicki Hessan Fox

Sent Flowers

Teresa Mcghee

June 13, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss . He was a great doctor and loved his patients .

John Maggio

June 13, 2023

Dr. Hessan helped me through some difficult times with my illnesses. He always listened and made great decisions for my health. He was caring and I always felt comfortable in his company. My condolences to your family.

Jeannie Diefenderfer

June 13, 2023

Dear Diane, our deepest condolences for your loss. Sending you love and prayers for you and your loved ones.

The Spirited Grace Lily Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Lauren and Michael Bower

Sent Flowers

Roberta Berg

Planted Trees

John Harris

June 12, 2023

Dr. Hessan was my ENT for over a decade, up until his retirement. I always looked forward to my visits with him, as he was friendly, caring, knowledgeable, competent... everything one wants in their doctor. I'm saddened to hear of his passing; sending deepest condolences to his friends and family.

Denise McKinney

June 12, 2023

I first met Dr Hessan in the 1980s when I was working in pediatrics. So when my adult daughter with special needs transitioned out of pediatric ENT care many years later, I selected Dr Hessan for her provider. We looked forward to her many visits with him, as he had an exceptional bedside manner. We were quite sad to learn of his early retirement due to illness. He was a caring and skilled physician and an equally great person. Please accept our condolences.

Edie Neighoff

June 11, 2023

My Deepest sympathy to Jeri and Family. Sending healing prayers of peace

Sherry Blades

June 11, 2023

Gods peace the office of Dr.Richard Hudes and Dr.Slywester Dziuba Radiation oncology at St.Agnes hospital.

Sherry Blades

June 11, 2023

Gods peace be withyou all at this time and always what a wonderful doctor and person he put tubes in my son's ears when he was little he is 27 now.I also saw many of his patients in radiation oncology .
Gods peace Sherry Blades

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