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George was born in Bronxville, NY, January 27, 1945 to Theodore Klein Hess and Alison Williams Coe Hess. He grew up in Westfield, NJ and graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School and received his BA degree from Ohio Wesleyan and a Certificate of Completion for executives from Harvard Business School.
George started his 35-year career in telecommunications with Ohio Bell and joined United Telephone Company, then becoming vice president of Sprint Services in Kansas City. He held executive positions with seven different telecommunications start-up companies. George worked for Higbee Company in Cleveland in real estate development of the "flats" and later affiliated in real estate with Coldwell Banker in Santa Rosa, CA serving as treasurer for the Santa Rosa, CA chapter of REALTORs for three years, and Coldwell Banker Mattox McCleery Mansfield, OH and was a candidate for the CCIM designation. He was currently affiliated with Sluss Realty.
George enjoyed being involved in civic responsibilities which included campaign chairman of Muskingum County Cancer Society, campaign chairman of the Knox County United Way, and campaign chairman of the Richland County United Way where he also served as Board President and member of the state board of directors of United Way of Ohio. George was a past member of the alumni board of directors for Ohio Wesleyan University. He was chairman of the Planning Commission for the city of Strongsville, OH, past vice president of Mansfield Rotary, past president of Kiwanis in Santa Rosa, CA, and a member of the board of directors for the YMCA in Mt Vernon, OH. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Lodge #9 of Free Masons, Valley of Columbus Scottish Rite, past member of Baku Grotto and past member of the Shriners' Ararat Temple in Kansas City. He was also a member of SCORE and Hermit Club in Mansfield.
An active member of First Congregational Church George served as past chairman of the stewardship committee as well as church treasurer.
A Memorial Service will be held at First Congregational Church at 12noon on Saturday, August 9 with calling hours from 11-12. For all friends who aren't able to personally attend, George's memorial service will be Live on Facebook at First Congregational Church Mansfield, Ohio.
A private family burial at the Mansfield Memorial Park will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to the First Congregational Church Spire Fund Campaign.
Snyder Funeral Homes, Marion Avenue Chapel is honored to serve the Hess family. We encourage you to leave a condolence or share a memory to George's obituary page at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com
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Karen E Grotte
August 23, 2025
I had the pleasure of working with George at Coldwell Banker in Santa Rosa, CA Paula, sending you and your family my heartfelt condolences. George was a very kind and gracious person. I am happy to have known him. Karen Grotte
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Steven Akin
August 2, 2025
I first met George Hess in 1963 when we were freshmen at Ohio Wesleyan University. From the very beginning, George stood out-not because he sought attention, but because his warmth, big smile, and boundless good nature naturally drew people to him. He was a good friend, a talented manager, great fun to be around, and he brought joy to every group he was part of.
Even as students, George and I found ourselves working together, coordinating events between our fraternities. He genuinely enjoyed bringing people together and creating memorable experiences. After college, our paths diverged for a time, but we reconnected in 1978 as senior management colleagues at United Telephone of Ohio. Our professional relationship quickly rekindled into a deep and enduring friendship.
George was a dedicated, hard worker in all his endeavors. He approached both business and community life with determination, follow-through, and a strong sense of responsibility. At the same time, he carried himself with a sophisticated manner that added a special touch to every interaction-thoughtful, gracious, and always composed.
One of the most memorable moments we shared came in 1979, when, motivated by his deep commitment to the Mount Vernon community and the role the Kenyon Theatre program played in enriching it, George helped us host a special event at our home in Mansfield, Ohio. That evening, thanks to his efforts, a remarkable group of rising artists-Treat Williams, Carol Kane, Josh Mostel, and others-performed for friends and neighbors. It´s almost surreal in hindsight that such talent came to our community, and it happened because George believed in fostering the arts and bringing people together.
George´s love for community was matched only by his love for family. In 1980, he married the love of his life, Paula-a wonderful partner and true companion. He often spoke of Paula with great affection, and his greatest joy came from their three sons: Eric, Jeff, and David. He was immensely proud of them, and his face lit up any time he talked about their lives and accomplishments.
Throughout his life, George was a source of energy, joy, and connection. Whether you knew him through business, the arts, friendship, or family, you knew someone who made life better just by being there.
I will always treasure the decades we shared. George´s legacy lives on in the many lives he touched-and in the memories that will continue to bring smiles to those who knew and loved him.
Rest well, my friend.
Steve & Jane Akin
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