Nancy Gossard Hess, age 81, a resident of Brittany Pointe Estates in Lansdale and formerly of Abington died on March 7, 2012. She was the devoted wife of Earl W. Hess, until his death in 2000. Born in Altoona, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Gossard and the late Ruth K. Mattern Gossard. She is survived by her children; Karen E. Hess and Ginny Hess Dorward; by her granddaughter, Jenna Dorward and by her cousin, Richard Stoeltzing. Her funeral service will be private. Memorial contributions may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market Street, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106.