Frederick “Fred” Harry Ness Sr., 87, of Hanover, PA. died Sunday, November 24, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Born April 18, 1937 in Harrisburg, PA. he was the son of the late J. L. Ness II and Mary Baer Ness.

Survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Loretta M. Ness.

Before retiring he was the owner of Ness & Ness Kitchens and Willow Oak Builders. He enjoyed bowling, basketball, darts and one arm bandits. He was a member of St. Bartholomew’s United Church.

Besides his wife he is survived by 6 children; Frederick H. Ness Jr. and husband Robert Palacios of Austin, TX; Jo Ann Ness of York, PA; Troy A. Bartol, James E. Ness, Scott D. Bartol, all of Manchester, MD; and Penny R. Wilson and husband Edward Wilson of Hampstead, MD.  Also survived by 5 grandchildren; Keith, Kevin, Alex, Jena and Jillian and 2 great-grandchildren; Zak and Camden.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 E. Main Street, Westminster. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at New Lutheran Cemetery in Manchester, MD.