Ronald E. Hess, 247 McConnell Road, New Wilmington, passed away peacefully at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in his home. He was 68. Mr. Hess was born Nov. 17, 1946, in Sharon. He was a lifelong area resident and attended West Middlesex schools. Ron was a farmer for many years and, along with his wife, had a produce stand in Andover. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with whom he enjoyed fishing. His wife, the former Helen Jeannette Brown, whom he married Oct. 3, 1967, passed away March 20, 2004. Surviving are: two daughters, Ronnette Lynn Glaister and her husband Thomas, West Middlesex; and Jeannette Marie Dixon and her husband David, New Wilmington; two sons, John Wayne Hess, New Wilmington; and Brian Keith Hess and his wife Crystal, Mercer; 10 grandchildren, Tom, Michael, Jonathon, Eric, Elizabeth, Brian, Brittany, Josh, Nikki and Sammy; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Judy Barber, Liberty, Ohio. Besides his wife, Ron was preceded in death by: his mother and stepfather, Cleova and Donald Barber; a son, Ronald Hess Jr.; and a daughter, Melissa Hess. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Calling hours: Private. Memorial service: 5 p.m. Thursday (3-5-2015) in Salvation Army, 660 Fisher Hill St., Sharon, with Capt. Michael Jung, officiating. Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.