Born July 30, 1916 in York a son of the late Robert C. and Mary E. (Strickler) Ness.
He retired from the maintenance department at York Hospital in 1982 after 22 years of service; and also was a part-time farmer. Mr. Ness was an avid collector who accumulated collections of many things from mechanical coin banks to albums of newsworthy events cut out of the newspaper.
He was a member of Red Lion Zion United Methodist Church, the former Men's Sunday School Class, and the original Church "Crab Cake Gang." He was kindhearted, gentle, and loved by all. His quiet influence and love of all people leaves a legacy for all to emulate.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Ness is survived by his beloved daughter, Brenda L. and husband Richard Peters of York; two beloved grandsons, Bradley E. and wife Denise Peters and Brian T. Peters; a great granddaughter, McKenzie Q. Peters; two brothers, Elmer T. Ness and Robert C. Ness both of York; a sister, Mildred M. Hull of Waynesboro; and a brother in law, Dale Snyder of York; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna K. Snyder.
A celebration of life tribute service will be held at Red Lion Zion U. M. Church, 1155 Felton Rd., Red Lion with his pastor, The Rev. James C. House officiating. A viewing will be held Tuesday at the Church.
Burial will be held at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.
Born July 30, 1916 in York a son of the late Robert C. and Mary E. (Strickler) Ness.
He retired from the maintenance department at York Hospital in 1982 after 22 years of service; and also was a part-time farmer. Mr. Ness was an avid collector who accumulated collections of many things from mechanical coin banks to albums of newsworthy events cut out of the newspaper.
He was a member of Red Lion Zion United Methodist Church, the former Men's Sunday School Class, and the original Church "Crab Cake Gang." He was kindhearted, gentle, and loved by all. His quiet influence and love of all people leaves a legacy for all to emulate.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Ness is survived by his beloved daughter, Brenda L. and husband Richard Peters of York; two beloved grandsons, Bradley E. and wife Denise Peters and Brian T. Peters; a great granddaughter, McKenzie Q. Peters; two brothers, Elmer T. Ness and Robert C. Ness both of York; a sister, Mildred M. Hull of Waynesboro; and a brother in law, Dale Snyder of York; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna K. Snyder.
A celebration of life tribute service will be held at Red Lion Zion U. M. Church, 1155 Felton Rd., Red Lion with his pastor, The Rev. James C. House officiating. A viewing will be held Tuesday at the Church.
Burial will be held at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.
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