Dorothy Patricia "Pat" (Turner) Hess

Dorothy Patricia "Pat" (Turner) Hess, widow of Al Hess, who died January 31, 2008, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in the surroundings of dear friends and family. Dorothy Patricia Turner was born February 14, 1937 in Inwood, WV, to parents Willis and Florence Turner. In May of 1945, the family moved to Scoblick Brothers Orchard in Falls, Wyoming County, PA and then to Luzerne County in 1947. She attended schools in Gerrardstown, WV, Mill City, Pa, and a one room school house in Ross Twp. She spent 3 years at Shickshinny High School, then graduated from Lehman Jackson Ross in 1954. Pat married Albert Bruce Hess, a Jonestown musician with "The Tumbleweed Ramblers", April 22, 1961. While expecting her daughter, she began singing with their sons as the Al Hess Family Band, and later with local musicians, as "Al and Pat Hess and Friends". They were a local favorite at many carnivals, festivals, churches and nursing homes. After Al's passing, she continued to sing with the company of friends. She also enjoyed being outdoors, wildflowers, bird watching, gardening, baking, puzzles and reading. Pat worked as a seamstress at Harvic Sportswear in Sweet Valley, at one time traveling to NY City to picket during the Garment Union Labor Strikes. She also worked for Social Security in Wilkes-Barre. After taking time off to be an at home mom, she worked as an office assistant to various doctors' within the Bloomsburg Hospital system for 17 years. Having a servant's heart and love of God, Pat was very active in the Jonestown United Methodist Church. She held many offices including teacher, administrative council chairman, pianist, as well as a lay speaker. She was a Boy Scout leader for 20 years, including one year as Scout Master of Troop 69 (Jonestown). She received the Iroquois District Award in 1981, and earned her Woodbadge beads. She is survived by brothers George Ronald Turner of Knoxville, TN; Ed Turner of Dallas, PA; two sons: Glenn Hess of Jonestown; Randy Hess of Nashville, TN; a daughter, Brenda Paul of Edmond, OK; a grandson, Daniel Hess of Berwick, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. A brother, Charles Donald Turner, is deceased. The family will be continuing their Memorial Day tradition by performing at the Sweet Valley Fireman's Carnival on Monday at 11AM. A Viewing will be held Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton, (Rt. 487). Funeral Services will be held at the Jonestown United Methodist Church Wednesday at 10 AM. Burial will be in the Jonestown Cemetery.

Dorothy Patricia "Pat" (Turner) Hess

February 14, 1937 - May 25, 2011