Clarence K. Hess Jr.
Clarence K. Hess Jr., age 82, of Beallsville, Pa., died Thursday, August 29, 2013 in his home.
He was born August 18, 1931 in Beallsville, Pa., the son of Clarence King Hess and Elizabeth (Barnard) Hess.
Mr. Hess was a 1949 graduate of Centerville High School and received an Associate Degree in Tool & Die Design from Western Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh, Pa.
He served in United States Army from 1955 to 1957 in the Signal Corps.
He was employed as a Design Draftsman for the McGraw Edison Company in Canonsburg, later known as Cooper Industries, where he received a patent for developing a Power Tap Changer. He retired in 1993 after 30 years of service.
Prior to entering the Army, he worked with his parents to establish the first commercial chicken hatchery in the area. It was known as the Sunbeam Hatchery. The farm later became a sheep farm that Mr. Hess continued to operate until his death.
Mr. Hess enjoyed restoring antique farm tractors and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He was a Purple Martin landlord and was a member of the Purple Martin Association.
Also, he was a member of the Beallsville United Methodist Church, Deemston Grange 1372, the National Pike Steam, Gas & Horse Association, and the John Deere Two Cylinder Club.
He was a Sheep Leader of the Pike Run 4-H and past Director of the Washington County Sheep and Wool Growers Association.
In addition, Mr. Hess was a drummer for the Bentleyville Firemen’s Band and participated in the 1960 Orange Bowl Parade in Florida.
He was a member of Beallsville Lodge No. 237 Free & Accepted Masons.
On July 29, 1961, he married Dolores J. (Vranges) Hess, who survives. They recently celebrated 52 years of marriage.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are four children: Susan Nickler (Mark) of Beallsville, Pa. Todd I. Hess, Beallsville, Pa., Dianne Dish (Steve) of Moon Township, Pa., Scott M. Hess (Kathy) of Beallsville Pa.; seven grandchildren: Jacob, Andrew, Jennie, Luke, Hannah, Sarah and Levi; and two nephews: Craig Carlson and Curt Carlson
Deceased in addition to his parents, are a sister, Mary Harriett Carlson.
Friends will be received today from 2 to 8 p.m. in the JOHN B. GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, Pa., where Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 2, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Pastor James Markley officiating.
Interment will be in the Beallsville Cemetery where Military Rites will be accorded graveside by Hanson-Cole American Legion Post No. 391 of Centerville.
The family suggests memorial contributions to National Pike Steam, Gas & Horse Association, Box 181, 255 Conti Road, Brownsville, PA 15417.
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