- Date Of Birth: January 15, 1928
- Date Of Death: October 22, 2021
- State: Maryland
John George Hess, Jr. 93, of Taneytown, died Friday, October 22, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center. Born January 15, 1928 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John George Hess, Sr. and Mary Long Hess. He was the loving husband of the late Margaret Ellen Sherman Hess.
Before retiring he worked as a valet at various race tracks throughout Maryland. He was an avid Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan and loved horse racing.
He is survived by his children Gary “Butch” Hess of Taneytown; Douglas Hess (Diane) of Finksburg; John M. Hess (Brenda) of Upperco; JoAnn Ferrare (Michael) of Taneytown; Diana Blevins (Jim) of Pittsburgh; Paula Hess (Taneytown). Also survived by his grandchildren Shayne Hess of Raleigh; Bryan Hess of Finksburg; Matthew Hess of Hanover, Daniel Hess of Orlando; Jennifer Diffenbaugh of Westminster; Kelly Ferrare of Baltimore; Mason Hess of Lancaster; Christopher Hess of Sarasota; Chelsea Harshman of Pittsburgh; Jassette Blevins of Pittsburgh; Jalena Frye of Pittsburgh; Lynnelle Marucci of Erie. Also survived by 15 great-grandchildren
He was predeceased by his son Richard Hess and his grandson Gary Hess, Jr.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 29, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. with a Prayer Service beginnig at 7:30 p.m.
