Gary L. Hess

Gary L. Hess, age 84, of Apple Orchard Road, Benton, passed away early Thursday May 8, 2025 at his home.

Born on September 16, 1940 in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late LaRue M. and Ginor (Hughes) Hess. He was a 1960 graduate of Millville High School and spent most of his life in Talmar.

Prior to retiring in 2006, Gary was employed by Heintz Pet Foods as a mechanic.

Gary was a member of the Pine Center United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, M. LaRue Hess.

Surviving is his wife, the former Rebecca A. Sevison, with whom he celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on December 5, 2024; four children: Douglas Hess, of Muncy, Scott Hess, and his partner Pam Cummerford, of Salem, New Jersey, Terry Jo, wife of Stephen Swartz, of Bloomsburg, and George Boudman, and his wife Chris, of Lake Ariel; six grandchildren: Mindy, wife of Josh Hawking, Dustin Swartz, and his wife Cherie, Jarrett Swartz, and his wife Jenna, Kimber Patti, and her partner Josh, Caitlin Hess, and Jordan Hess; 12 great-grandchildren; and twin sister, Mary Ruth Avery, of Mechanicsburg.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Geisinger Hospice, friends, and family, for their love and support.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be made in Talmar Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Dean W. Kriner Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 325 Market St., Bloomsburg.