James O. Kress

James O. “Oz” Kress, 88, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Hanover Hall, with his loving family by his side.

Born January 27, 1937, in Littlestown, PA, he was the son of the late Roger W. and Jeanette (Rider) Kress.  Oz was the loving husband of Saline K. (Garrett) Kress, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. 

Oz was a graduate of Littlestown High School, class of 1957.  Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served from 1957 – 1963.  He went on to work for SKF  as a machine operator retiring in 1998 with 30 years of service.

Oz loved nothing more than spending time at home with his family.  In his younger years, he was quite the athlete playing on the Littlestown football and baseball teams.  Oz never missed an opportunity to tell stories of his time playing ball, and thoroughly enjoyed having a good laugh at old and new stories alike.

In addition to his loving wife, Saline, Oz is survived by his children, Lesa J. Roberts and husband David, of Hanover, PA and James F. Kress of Spring Grove, PA; three grandchildren, Lacey Watkins, Travis (Jami) Roberts, and Amber Kress; six great-grandchildren, Elissa, Avery, Chase, Morgan, Kendyl, and Jayden; great-great granddaughter, Marcey; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jason G. Kress in 2021; a granddaughter, Mallory B. Roberts; and seven siblings, Pauline Zartman, Dick Kress, Joe Kress, Bill Kress, Frances Shelton, Alma Laughman, and Anna Mae Shaffer.

A Graveside service to celebrate and remember Oz will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, December 8, 2025, at Marburg Memorial Gardens, 2510 Grandview Road, Hanover, PA, with Reverend Scott A. Sager officiating.

The Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA has been entrusted by the family with the funeral arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com.

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