Charles Hess Obituary
Charles W. Hess, 82, of Harrison Street, Palmyra, died Monday, October 13, 2003 at his home.
Born December 6, 1920 in Hershey, he was the son of the late William E. Hess and Ada (Shellahamer) Hess Custer.
He was a carpenter with the Carpenters Union Local 287, Harrisburg. He was a member of Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, Palmyra; Local 287 Retirees Club; and was a U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran of World War II.
He was the the husband of Caroline A. (Herr) Hess.
Also surviving are sons, Larry Hess and Gregory Hess, both of Harrisburg and Jeffrey Hess of Palmyra; daughters, Eileen Hess and Kathy Lingle, both of Palmyra and 4 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2003, at Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, 131 Gravel Hill Road, Palmyra. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, 131 Gravel Hill Road, Palmyra, PA 17078.
Condolences may be shared at www.BuseFuneralHome.com.
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Lily & Dave Horst
October 15, 2003
Mrs. Hess and Family: We are sorry to hear that Mr. Hess passed away. We will always remember the playhouse he built for Krissy & Steve. They used that for a long time, and even one of our cats used it as a make-shift apartment when she had kittens; and the shadow box I asked him to build for Krissy one year for her birthday. That was his thing, woodworking, and he did it well. If you need anything, please let us know. I am in Palmyra every day, just a few blocks from you, just call. Take care, Lily and Dave Horst and Kristin and Steve.
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