Patricia Frances Wessels Ness Rider, 91, Cromwell, died Nov. 6, 2022.

She was born July 1, 1931.

On April 28, 1951, Patricia married Lloyd William Ness; he preceded her in death. She married Paul W. Rider. on Feb. 18, 2000; he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, Jane Bauer, Cromwell, Jerome “Pete” (Jean) Ness, Cromwell, Jackie (Bill) Fries, Columbia City, Jeanna (Mark) Hagen, Cromwell, Julie Leedy Mast, Goshen, Jon Ness and Jenny (Chris) Smith both of Syracuse; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.