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Phyllis J. Hess
1947 - 2026
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1947
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2026
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Phyllis Hess Obituary
Freeport
Phyllis J. Hess, 78, of Freeport, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at UPMC Shadyside. Phyllis was born in Kittanning on Sept. 13, 1947, a daughter of the late Leonard and Mary Janukites Thimons. She attended Deer Lakes High School. Phyllis worked for 40 years at Tandem Healthcare as a CNA. She was a member of Srader Grove Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed lakes and trees, cooking, cleaning, baking, and spending time with her pets and family. Surviving are her loving husband, Ronald J. Hess; her children, Renee (Dave) Seifert of Monroeville, Frank (Sylvia) Adams Jr. of Fenelton, Debbie Adams of Bovard, and Rose Adams of Springdale; grandchildren, Brandon Adams, Kayla Seifert, Nolan Seifert, Lucas Adams, and Thomas Lasher Jr.; and siblings, Robert (Linda) Thimons of Kentucky, Cindy (Joe) Chupka of Butler, Barb Durci of Sarver, Edwin (Debbie) Thimons of Cranberry Township, Edgar (Betty) Thimons of Tarentum, and Bonnie (Steve) Reckhart of Sarver. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Johnny Penk of Russellton; her best friend, Mary Lindgren of Russellton; and her canine companion, Cody. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Simon Miller; sister, Sandy Penk; and brother-in-law, Bill Durci.
Visitation will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at REDMOND FUNERAL HOME INC., 524 High St., Freeport. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor Adam Clever officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Srader Grove Presbyterian Church, 108 Srader Grove Road, Freeport, PA 16229. To send an online condolence, please visit www.redmondfuneralhomeinc.com.
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