Karl Hess Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 25, 2024, at the age of 91, Karl Hess of West Nyack, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brothers, Walter, Peter and Frank. He is survived by: his wife Ruth; his daughters, Diana Hess (Emily Bernardo) and Barbara Hess (Roger Weaver); his grandchildren, Carly (Ryan Glassman), Rebecca (Nick Lawler), Abigail Weaver and Roger Weaver; and his great grandchild Seaver Glassman.

Donations may be made in Karl's memory to the Orangetown Jewish Center, 8 Independence Ave, Orangeburg, NY 10962; JCC Rockland, 450 W Nyack Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994; and the Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education, (RCC Library Media Center), 145 College Road, Rm 4110, Suffern, NY 10901.