Joan Mealand Hess 85 of Newbury Township passed away peacefully May 14, 2015, at Holly Hill Nursing Home in Newbury, Ohio. She was born in Cleveland Heights Ohio and moved to Newbury Township as a little girl. She was preceded in death by her husband George J. Hess. She was a member of the NewburyUnited Community Church, and volunteered with the Geauga County Park District for many years. She also loved to play bridge at the Geauga Senior Center.
Survivors are her son, George (Chip) (Anne) Hess II and daughter Amanda (Greg) Robinson both of Newbury Township.;grandchildren, George and Katherine Hess; Bryan, Gregory, William ( Willie) and Matthew Robinson; and two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at Newbury United Community Church later this summer for friends and family to gather and celebrate her life. More information to follow. At her request, there will be no calling hours.
She is being cremated by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon,Ohio.