Dean K. Hess

Dean K. Hess, age 59, of Biglerville, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at York Hospital. He was born Monday, September 12, 1960 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Kenneth E. and Norma A. (Coleman) Hess. Dean graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1978. He, along with Gary Diveley, owned County Comfort Orchards for 20 years and Country Comfort Container for 5 years in Quaker Valley. He was a member of Free and Accepted Mason Good Samaritan Lodge 336 in Gettysburg. He was also a member of Buchanan Valley Rod and Gun Club and a lifetime member of the NRA. Dean loved to ride his Harley and collect guns. He reloaded his own ammo and enjoyed shooting. He served in the US Air Force from 1978 to 1980. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laurie (Hartzog) Hess who passed in 2006. He is by survived by two sons, Cory K. Hess and fiancé, Cheyanne Coldsmith of Biglerville and Devin C. and wife, Kirsten Hess of Spring Grove; two grandchildren, Bryar Hill and Bryson Blevins; one sister, Debra A. Leedy of Cashtown and Cory and Devin’s mother, Donna Mackley. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Timothy Hess. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main Street, Bendersville. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, January 13 at Memorial Baptist Church, 1096 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg with Reverend Adam Hedge officiating. A visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made in Dean's name to a favorite charity of choice.