Raymond W. Hess

LANCASTER: Raymond W. Hess, 81 of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at his home. He was born January 19, 1934 in Martinsburg to the late Delber and Hazel (Higgins) Hess.

Ray was a co-founder of Ray-Mar Steel. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Lancaster and the Lancaster Pistol and Rifle Club.

Survived by his wife, Margie (Shubirg) Hess; children, Robert (Pam) Hess of Franklin, IN, Randy (Kacy) Hess, Sherry (Jeff) O'Brien, Robin (Denise) Hess, Rusty Hess, all of Newark, and Halle Hess of Lancaster; grandchildren, Andrea Hess, Toni Hess, Jeremy (Amanda) Hess, Dayna (Kyle) Jacob, Riley Hess, Ian O'Brien, Jason (Kaitlin) Hess, Julie Hess, Jared (Catherine) Glaser, Joel (Allison) Glaser, and Shelby McGaughy; brothers, Roy (Mary Lou) Hess, Roland Hess; aunt, Jean Hoh; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by a sister, Joanne Hess; brothers, Ronald Hess and Ralph Hess.

Friends and family may visit 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2015 at First Baptist Church, 1950 Pleasantville Rd, Lancaster. A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Dr. John K. Beckett officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or FairHoPe Hospice.

Arrangements entrusted to Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, Newark Chapel.

Condolences may be expressed at www.vocfh.com

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Published by Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Aug. 13, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Hess

31 Entries

Susan Sendykar Darnes

August 22, 2015

Robin, Sherry and Rusty - so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time.

August 18, 2015

My thoughts remain with Sherry and Jeff during this time. So sorry to hear of your father's passing.

Terry Oehrtman

charlie and the gun shop gang

August 16, 2015

Rusty and family sorry for your loss Ray will be missed at the gun shop.

August 15, 2015

Rusty and Family, So sorry for your loss. We will miss Ray.
Charlie and the gun shop gang.

Marcia Parr

August 15, 2015

Sherry - Larry and I send our deepest sympathy is the loss of your father. We'll keep you close in thought in the days ahead.

Kim Burger

August 15, 2015

Rusty, you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers since Thurs. when Debbie told me about your dad. I am sorry for you loss. You have my deepest sympathy.

rick mckiernan

August 14, 2015

sorry for your loss randy and family.i liked working with ray.good guy.smart too.he knew his stuff.

Margaret Miller

August 14, 2015

Margie, so sorry for your loss. Margaret (Patton) Miller

Sue (McClurg Hothem) Fischer

August 14, 2015

Margie - My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Marilyn & Jerry Krebs

August 14, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dick Lemaster

August 13, 2015

To Ray's family I wish to express my condolences. I will miss my friend Ray and have many memories of our time spent shooting together and sharing our hobby. It is a comfort to know he is with our Lord and Savior Jesus. Heaven received a good man.

August 13, 2015

Rob, Denise, Dayna, Kyle & Riley:

So sorry to hear your dad passed away. Please know we are keeping you all in our thought and prayers.

Phil & Julie Snider

Randy & Karen Dawson

August 13, 2015

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May you each find comfort and peace in the memories of your life with him. God Bless

August 13, 2015

Dear Mary Lou & Roy,
So sorry to read of the loss of your brother. My sincerest condolences. I will hold your family in my prayers.
Mary Farmer Rogers

Bob Diebold

August 13, 2015

Rusty,
So sorry to hear this news. Peace to you and your family.

Ned Siegel

August 13, 2015

Sherry, Sorry to hear about your Dad.

Larry Spring

August 13, 2015

Randy,

So sorry to hear about your dad passing; sincerest condolences during this most difficult time.

Robert N. Wiseman

August 13, 2015

The Wiseman Family Association has lost one of our favorite men in Ray Hess. We will always remember that great smile and the conversations we had at the family reunions.
Our love and prayers to Margie and the family,
Cousin Bob

August 13, 2015

Marge and Halle, Sorry to read of Ray's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sue Sensibaugh

Anna Leogrande Grover

August 13, 2015

Ray was my father-in-law for 8 years, but more important than that, he was the best father for my beautiful grand daughter Halle that I could have ever hoped for. He did an amazing job and will be missed.

Beth Kendall/Vaughn

August 13, 2015

Love and heartfelt sympathy to you and Halle, Marge. Loved Ray and thought highly of him. God bless and give you peace. Sincerely, Dan and Charlotte

Chris Wallace-Perdue

August 13, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of your loss as Children we all grew up together and my heartfelt sympathy are with you at this time

Love
Christine Wallace Perdue

Howard Andrews

August 13, 2015

Sorry to hear about Ray, he was a fun guy to work with, back in the day at Andrews Sohio station 1st &Main. I still smile every time I think of Ray . I wish the best for the family

Bruce Fairburn

August 13, 2015

Randy,Bob and the rest of your siblings and the grandchildren. I'm so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences.Bruce and Linda Fairburn

August 13, 2015

To the extended Hess Family,
I hope our prayers find you all to comfort and ease the pain of our loss. Ray always treated me like I was family. Remember the good times. We'll surely miss him.

Love
Pat & Bev Rockey

August 13, 2015

Robert, sorry for the loss of your father. he was a wonderful and caring person. My condolences to you and family.

Roger Dodson

Lorrie Miller

August 13, 2015

Sending love and hugs to you Marge. Although I didn't see you guys very much, I always had fond memories of the gatherings. I remember my dad, your dad and Ray sitting in a row talking... May you have fond memories too. God Bless. Love ya, Lorrie Glasspoole Miller

kyle tennessee kanippe

August 12, 2015

My name is kyle kanippe and Ray was my friend annd my teacher in brass at legends smelting and recycling.I wish to express my condolences and heart felt loss to the entire Hess family.Ray will be deeply missed by me and the rest of the legends boys.

nita conner

August 12, 2015

this is joe and marlenes daughter, nita. so sorry for your loss. may god comfort you and your family during this time of sadness. Raymond will be dearly missed! love and prayers to all!

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