Leroy M. Hess, 78, of Edgewater died Tuesday April 26, 2016 at Florida Hospital in Orlando after a brief illness.  He was born January 5, 1938 in Nordmont, PA the son of Karr D. and Colleen (nee Little) Hess. He served in in the U S Air Force from 1956 until 1960 as an aircraft mechanic. He received his Bachelor's degree and had worked as a contractor in the construction business and had his own school bus company.  He was a Private Pilot and was a Past Master in the Masonic Lodge and a 32 degree Mason.  He is survived by his wife, Bonna Hess of the home in Edgewater, FL;  Fours sons and their spouses:  William Hess and Laurie of Hammondsport, NY, Scott Hess and Jodell of Tioga, PA, Stephen Hess and Colleen of Corning NY and Ruston Hess and Gerrit of Rockville, MD and by 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services are pending in Pennsylavania.  Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers Cremation 1 North Causeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169