Kristin R Guss Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kristin R. Guss, 71, a longtime resident of Washington, DC, and formerly of Camp Hill, PA, died of esophageal cancer on March 8, 2022. Kristin was born August 6, 1950, in Harrisburg, PA, to John Guss and Dorothy (Rohrey) Guss. She graduated from East Pennsboro Area High School and then attained a beautician’s license before attending and graduating magna cum laude from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. She held master’s degrees from Penn State University and American University. She also completed the Publication Specialist Program at George Washington University in Washington. After retiring from a long career with the General Services Administration of the Federal government, she became a certified massage therapist and worked at several spas in Washington, DC. She had also served as an exam proctor, a private tutor, and a guard at the Dumbarton Oaks Museum. Always interested in expanding her skills and knowledge, Kristin explored and excelled in many pastimes and hobbies, including embroidery, knitting and crocheting, creative writing, and the realm of the Tarot cards. At the time of her deathshe had completed a novel. She also loved animals and enjoyed rescuing and caring-for numerous small creatures as pets for many years. Kristin was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by a sister, Carolyn R. Guss, and her husband, Jim Heenehan, of Bryn Mawr, PA, as well as numerous cousins. She will be greatly missed. Memorial contributions can be made to an animal-related charity of your choice, or to the Capital Area Food Bank of Washington, DC.