Ronald L. Ross Sr., 76, of Shelocta (formerly of Ligonier), died Friday December 25, 2020 in Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1944 in Ligonier a son of the late John and Lila Barron Ross.
Ron was a US Army Veteran, a member of the Summitt Church in Indiana and had retired from Latrobe Steel. He was a helpful hand and friend to all.
He enjoyed playing cards, dancing, bowling, going to camp, hunting and most importantly spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Helen Volchko Ross, two sisters; Mary Ross and Ruth Zizan. His four brothers; Elmer, Charles, Fred and Edward Ross.
He is survived by his wife Brenda David Ross of Shelocta, his son Ronald L. Ross Jr. (Wendy) and their daughter Sarah of New Florence, and his daughter Kristina Marucci and her children; Kayleigh, Micaiah, Jonathan, Silas and Donavan of Duncansville. A step son Todd Crowe of Shelocta, many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 3-7pm in the McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Avenue, Derry.
Funeral services and burial in St. John's Orthodox Cemetery will be private.
Family asks that donations be made to: Salted Springs Youth Ranch, 1130 Foot of Ten Road, Duncansville, PA 16635 or STAT Ligonier Therapeutic Center, 24 Stom Road, Ligonier, PA 15658.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.