Doris Purcell Hess

Doris Purcell Hess of Brighton Township passed away Saturday morning, November 22, 2025.

Born in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Emily Griffiths Purcell. Doris graduated from Olney High School in Philadelphia, PA and attended Pennsylvania State University. In 1957, she married Dr. Wallace L. Hess.

A loving mother and grandmother, she was also active in her community as a member of the Beaver Juniors Woman’s Club, and Rochester Lioness Club. Doris earned a Ruby Life Master for the ACBL and served as a board member for the New Brighton Children’s Home. She was a faithful 60-year member of Park Presbyterian Church, Beaver.

In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Wallace Lee Hess, her sister, Emily (Bill) Thatcher, and brother, James Purcell. She was also preceded in death by her nephew, David Thatcher.

She will be greatly missed by her son, Dr. Gary R. (Janet) Hess; daughter, Lynda Beth Hess (Robert) Tate; grandchildren, Jourdan (Geoff) Kestler, Jonathan (Krista) Tate, Tanner and Aubrey Hess, and Elizabeth Logan; along with great-grandchildren, Cole, Tate, Sutton Madelyn and Emery Kestler and her nephew Donald Thatcher.

As per Doris’ wishes, all services are private. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Donations in Doris’ name may be sent to Park Presbyterian Church, Beaver, PA.