Ruth R. Hess Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 22, 2026, at the age of 89, Ruth R. Hess of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth R. Hess to pay them a last tribute.
Though Ruth has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilbert R. Trump and Sara A. Trump (Zepp); her spouse Thomas M. Hess, Sr.; her daughter Rebecca Wilson; her grandson Brian Wilson; and her brother Dale Trump.
She is survived by: her children, Thomas M. Hess, Jr. of York, PA, Kathy Clark of Thomasville, PA, John Hess of Collegeville, PA, Nancy Cullison of Gettysburg, PA and Sandy Beats of Hanover, PA. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 18, great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
