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Thomas M. Hess, Sr. 1931-2025

Thomas M. Hess, Sr., 93, of Gettysburg, PA died Monday afternoon, August 18, 2025 at Genesis Healthcare, Gettysburg Center.

Thomas M. Hess, Sr.
Thomas M. Hess, Sr.

Born November 4, 1931 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Selmar H. and Bessie (Warren) Hess, Sr.

He was the husband of Ruth R. (Trump) Hess, of Gettysburg to whom he was married to for 71 years.

Mr. Hess worked as a mail carrier for the Gettysburg Post Office for 33 years. He was a member of the Gettysburg High School Class of 1950.

He coached the Hess Antique Softball team in the Gettysburg Community Softball League for many years and he also enjoyed bowling.

In addition to his wife, Thomas is survived by his five children, Thomas M. Hess, Jr., of York, PA, Kathy Clark, of Thomasville, PA, John Hess, of Collegeville, PA, Nancy Cullison, of Gettysburg, PA, Sandy Beats, of Hanover, PA, 17 grandchildren, 18, great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Wilson, his grandson, Brian Wilson, his two brothers, Gene Hess, Selmar Hess, Jr., and his sister, Jackie Little.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Monahan Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA.

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Friday morning at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at the funeral home’s website.


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