Wayne Blair Hess, 71 of Commodore, died Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Beacon Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Indiana. Born October 10, 1953 in Indiana, he was a son of the late Wayne F. Hess and Lola J. (Lewis) Hess.
He was a graduate of the Indiana Area High School and had later attended classes at Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, WV. Wayne had previously worked for Halliburton where he drove trucks and was a dispatcher.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and target shooting. He cheered for the Steelers and Pirates and attended many games over the course of his lifetime. Wayne also followed NASCAR racing and often reflected on the time he saw Dale Earnhardt race at the Daytona 500.
Wayne was a lifetime member and past president of the Dixonville MOOSE. He also belonged to many other social clubs both in and around Indiana County.
He is remembered by his two sisters: Kathy Marsh of Indiana and CIndy Giardina (husband, Joe), Mercer, PA. Other surviving family members include his niece and nephews: Ronald Wayne Marsh (Courtney), Bennett Giardina, Lisa Giardina (Jeff Egler) and Michael Giardina (Janice). Wayne is also missed by several great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by his nephew, Shawn Marsh, Sr.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 11th from 3:00 until 6:00 PM at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory of Indiana (965 Phila. St.), where his funeral service will begin at 6:00 PM. Rev. Tom Spiker will officiate. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery will occur at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dixonville MOOSE to support the clubs charitable efforts.
Online condolences may be made by visiting: rbfh.net .
