November 04, 2015

I met Mr. Hess at Hacc in Lebanon during one of the most difficult times in my life.  He was the most insightful human I have ever met and changed my life forever.  I had the pleasure of knowing him during the time that he authored his manuscript “Unisense, The Light that enlightens everyone.”  Not only did we have many intriguing and enlightening discussions as his student but i was privaleged to be one of the first people to read his manuscript.  I will never forget that he typed it on a word processor on a zillion floppy discs.  I believed in what he was writing and had the opportunity to help by placing his book into one file on the HACC computer.  I will never forget this gentle heart who loved and cherished his family and his work.  I offer my sincere condolences to his wife, daughter and family, friends and all who knew him.  He will be deeply missed.  May God shine his light on you all and keep you safe and strong through your difficult times all your lives.  Prof. Hess it has been an Honor!!!  I know this is late but I only learned of this sad news this week.  God Bless you all  
Helen V Haggag

May 05, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am a student at HACC and every time he saw me , he had a great smile and a hello for me. That meant a lot since I am a “senior student”. He spoke with me once about taking one of his classes, his love of philosophy shone through. I am so saddened with his passing as his religion course was going to be the last course I was going to take before graduating. He will be sorely missed by so many people.
Leslie Reedy

May 05, 2014

Bonnie, Jessica and family –
So very sorry to learn of your great loss.  I was always struck by Ted’s thoughtfulness and kindness to all around him.  I know you will miss him.  Am lifting all to God in prayer during this time of grief and pain.
Eileen Raffensberger

May 04, 2014

My deepest condolences to Bonnie, Jessica and the entire family. What a tragic loss. Tedd always impressed me with his wonderful insights, love, compassion and understanding. He treated all of his family with kindness and deep caring. He will certainly be missed–but, he’ll never be forgotten. His Spirit will live on through all those he loved.
Linda Porter Curtiss

May 04, 2014

Sending our heartfelt sympathy to the Hess family at the passing of Ted….son, brother, husband and father….So very very sorry for your loss, but knowing God gives His comfort and grace in these times as you need it.  When we lose a loved one…tears are not a sgin of weakness, but of incredible loss, overwhelming grief and unspeakable love!  “Death may take our loved ones, but love will bind them forever in our hearts”.
Thinking of you all and praying for you, too,
The Yunkin family

May 03, 2014

I send my sympathy and love to Tedd’s family. I am so thankful i had the opportunity to meet Tedd and have him work with my son.  He was an amazing person and I feel blessed that he spent time “thinking out of the box “with me to creatively pursue ways to help my son.
He will always have a special place in my familiy’s heart. 
The Steffie Family

May 03, 2014

To Uncle Ed, Aunt Marian, Tom, Beckie, Bonnie and Jess (and all the extended family) – thank you for sharing Tedd with all of us who also knew and loved This gentle, loving, good-hearted soul. He was and remains an influence for thoughtfulness and good in my life. It does not seem fair that he left us so soon.  With gratitude and love, Karl Herr

May 02, 2014

The Philosophy Department at Immaculata University was sad to hear of this sudden news….we offer our prayers and condolences to Tedd’s family.  Tedd was  a valued member of our faculty, a trusted colleague who for a number of years who inspired many of our students in philosophy. 

May 02, 2014

On behalf of the Millersville University Psychology Department where Tedd was both a graduate school alum and later a  teaching colleague, I offer our condolences to his wife, daughter, and the rest of his family and friends. Tedd was a caring and sensitive teacher and clinician who will be deeply missed by those whose lives he touched.
In Sympathy,
Fred Foster-Clark, Chair, MU Psychology Dept.

May 01, 2014

Our hearts go out to you, Bonnie, Jessica and family.  Such a loss, love from our family to yours.
 
Cathy and Dave Zoccola

May 01, 2014

I had the distinct privilege of meeting Prof. Hess when I was a student at HACC, where he taught the philosophy class that I attended. He inspired me to be a critical thinker and his teaching changed me as a person. I also work for YAP where I ran into him one morning. He immediately embraced me as though we knew each other forever. He was a very soft spoken, humble, spiritual soul that touched the lives of many. I pray that you have found the answer to the question that you presented to me in class two years ago. May I someday be able to sit with you in the glory and share a laughter or a tear. You are missed, Prof. Hess. May the grace of The Higher Being forever shine upon your family and may He offer them peace in their time of sorrow.
Carlos A. Marrero

May 01, 2014

I met him only once, yet he had a profound influence on me. I could see his wisdom and calm connect with me deeply. Few people have connected with me so quickly and strongly. Miss you Tedd.

May 01, 2014

Professor Hess changed my life my way of thinking and the world around me he will be missed greatly

May 01, 2014

My first memory of Tedd is unforgettable. It was late Autumn, he was steering sheep through the beautiful pasture of the family farm.  He was wearing a long leather coat and tucked into the it’s pocket was a copy of “The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky.  With dark curly hair he could have been a bust of a Greek philosopher. “The unexamined life is not worth living”, according to Socrates, was his motto.  That evening we talked into the early hours of the morning examining life’s questions.  He never settled for intellectual mediocrity or the easy answer. 
“The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.”(NRSV), a verse from Saint John 1:9, he often quoted.  Interestingly, the title of his book is on this theme.  
After moving out of the area I lost contact with Tedd and Bonnie. I am so shocked and sad to hear of his passing. His daughter Jessica was a toddler running around the house when I lived in Lancaster.  May the loving presence of God be with Bonnie, Jessica and all family members at this time and always. 
John Lehman

May 01, 2014

I only had the opportunity to meet Tedd once and was so impressed with his kind, gentle nature.  I am sorry that I never got to know him better.  Sending healing thoughts to guide you through your grief as memories stored in your hearts bring a smile to your face…hugs to you
Anne Pikolas

April 30, 2014

All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle. May Tedd’s light always burn in the heart of his loved ones. 
You will be missed at HACC, Professor Hess. 
Rest in peace.
Michael Shoemaker 

April 30, 2014

Professor Hess was my professor this semester for my Philosophy class. He was an amazing and funny man! He definetly gave me a new outlook and I took on a new interest in philosophy because of him. When he announced to the class on a Friday that he wasn’t going to be returning Monday I was extremly saddend! He didnt go into detail. He just said he had to deal with something he had been putting off for a while and he hoped to be back by the end of April. I had no idea that was going to be the last time I seen him. I send my thoughts and prayers to his family. From just the short time I knew him, he seemed like a fun person to be around. He always made funny joke and laughed at them too!! He will truly be missed and I am so sorry for your loss. Class has not been the same since he left. I actually missed alot of days since that Friday he left because our new professor was nothing like Professor Hess. He didnt make it as interesting. Just know he was a great teacher!! I know you all know him better then I do, but just to know he made an impact on alot of people might help ease your hearts!  May he Rest in peace. and God Bless. -Sarah

April 30, 2014

To all family and friends, students and acquaintances, who knew, lived with, loved, and encountered Tedd, I offer my greatest support and love during your time of mourning.
 
Tedd and I met and befriended each other in the fall of 2011 at HACC: Lancaster. We were both teaching philosophy at HACC and went above and beyond the usual collegiality to form a close friendship.  We read together outside of class time, advised the philosophy club together, and launched the ethics bowl team in the spring of 2012 (we even shared a beer over horseshoes at his home).  We saw a lot of each other that academic year before I left for California and, even after I left, we remained in contact.
 
I frequently told Tedd that I considered him a close friend and he certainly was an enjoyable colleague to work with.  I especially liked our philosophical disputes that we had during our time with the students in the philosophy club. While we didn’t always share the same perspective, nonetheless we crossed swords in the best of philosophical spirits.  I will certainly miss Tedd and I want him to be remembered from the brief time I knew him.
 
I hope his family can find joy in all the joy Tedd brought to the world.  I wish you all the very best.
 
John Karl Mischke

April 30, 2014

You are so blessed to have had this beautiful human being in your family.  I know his smile and warm hugs and love live forever in your hearts. 
~Andrea Ros

April 30, 2014

I offer my deepest sympathy for your profound loss!  Tedd was, and his spirit continues to be, one of the kindest, gentle and patience to exist!  may you continue to feel his presence throughout your most difficult days 
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Shellee