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Florence M. “Flossie” Hess, 86

February 12, 2019

Florence M. “Flossie” Hess, 86, of Willow Street, passed away on February 12, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital with her family by her side. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Mark Hostetter and Beulah (Hershey) Hostetter and the wife of the late Richard “Dick” Hess, who passed in 2017 shortly after celebrating 63 years of marriage.
A graduate of Manheim Township, Class of 1950, Flossie first went to work in the payroll dept. for Moore Farms followed by 33 years in the same roll for Buck Iron Company. Flossie’s true passion in life was crafting. She was a truly skilled artist and could make something beautiful out of anything. She was an avid stamp collector and shared an interest in antiques with her husband. Together, Flossie and Dick, traveled across the country and took several enjoyable trips to Barbados.
She was a member of the Eastern Star and once served as a worthy matron. Flossie was also a member of West Willow United Methodist Church.
Flossie is survived by her son, Michael A. Hess, married to Elizabeth Rutkowski of Harding, PA, her grandson, Andrew M. Hess, her twin brother, Floyd Hostetter, her sister Dorothy Hostetter, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard “Dick” Hess, her parents, Mark and Beulah Hostetter, brothers; Edwin and James Hostetter, her sister Elizabeth Glick, step-mother Irene Hostetter, step-brother Douglas Stoner, and step-sister Gloriann Peters.
Friends will be received on Monday, February 18, 2019 from 6-8PM at the West Willow United Methodist Church, 118 West Willow Rd., Willow Street, PA 17584 and again on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 10-11AM, with the Funeral Service to begin at 11AM. Interment at Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery will follow services.

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Condolences to the Family

February 20, 2019

My deepest sympathy Mike. Your Mom and I go back a long way and had so many memories along the way. Will miss her. I am so sorry not to be able to attend her service as Jerry had back surgery and I was in the hospital with him. Again, I am so sorry and will keep you and your famiy in my prayers.
Fay Shultz

February 19, 2019

The pain never goes away,but the memories of your Mother will last a life time. Please except my deepest sympathies. May you rest in peace and God rest your soul.

Visitation
Monday, February 18, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
West Willow United Methodist Church
118 West Willow Rd.
Willow Street, PA
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Visitation
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
West Willow United Methodist Church
118 West Willow Rd.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
11:00 AM
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118 West Willow Rd.
Willow Street, PA
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