Obituary for Rev. Dr. John Harrison Ness,  10/23/1891 - 2/15/1980

(Sometimes referred to as  Rev. John H. Ness Rr. though his middle name
and his son' differed. (Herbert vs Harrison)
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Originally published in the Dayton Daily News
transcribed from clipping

Date of Death: Friday, February 15, 1980

Ness, The Reverend Doctor John Harrison, age 88, passed away Friday at
Otterbein Home, Lebanon, O. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Myra (Kiracofe) Ness in 1965. 

He is survived by 2 sons, John H. Ness Jr., Lake Junaluska, N.C.,
Robert K. Ness, Kensington, Md,; 
1 sister, Mrs. Flora Mitzel of Yoe, Pa.;
8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.  

He was born October 23, 1891 in York, Pa. 
He was ordained Oct. 12, 1919 in Hanover, Pa., 
served for 17 years as Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Conference E.U.B., 
served 1948-62 on the Board of Pensions as an Associate and Executive Secretary,
served as active Superintendent at the Otterbein Home in 1967.

He has been a resident of the Otterbein Home since 1973.

Funeral services 10:00am Monday at the Otterbein Home, Lebanon, O.,
Pastor Gordon Core officiating.  Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call 8:15 till time of service on Monday. 
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Otterbein Home.
Arrangements by Tobias, Watrvliet.

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