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Raymond E. Ross
72, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Born Sept. 16, 1941 in Dennison, he was a son of Antonette J. "Donna" (Romano) Ross of Uhrichsville and the late Peter J. Ross.
Ray was a lifelong resident of the Twin City area and member of Immaculate Conception Church in Dennison. He was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in the class of 1959 where he played as an offensive and defensive lineman on the St. Mary Blue Wave football team which went undefeated his junior and senior years.
In 1965, at the age of 24, Ray began his career in law enforcement, starting at the Dennison Police Department where he served for over two years before transferring to the Uhrichsville Police Department for the remainder of his career. In 1982, he was named Chief of the Uhrichsville Police Department, a position which he enjoyed until his retirement in September of 2010. During his tenure, he made many significant improvements to the department including designing a uniform complaint form in 1982 and implementing a video surveillance program which helped to investigate and prosecute drug offenses near Claymont High School. Throughout his career and in his retirement, he was a faithful member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Ray was a man of many interests who especially enjoyed biking and motorcycling, leading him to being a charter member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club which is composed entirely of law enforcement officers. He was also a member of the Dennison Rotary Club, having joined in 1984 and served as club president in 1992 and 1993. He was honored by the Rotary as a Paul Harris Fellow in Nov. of 2002. One of his proudest accomplishments while active in the Rotary was the construction of the helipad for Twin City Hospital in Dennison.
On November 12, 1983, Ray married the former Carol A. Heakin who survives him at their home. They enjoyed traveling and motorcycling together, including a trip to the Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota a number of years ago. He and Carol especially enjoyed wintering in Venice, Fla. in their retirement. Ray was also an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and a devoted pet owner of his cats, Abby and Angel, and cockatoo, Noah.
In addition to his mother and wife, Ray is survived by a brother, David A. (fiancée, Jayne Kohler) Ross of Strasburg; father-in-law, James Heakin of Uhrichsville; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Allen and Nancy Heakin of Rapid City, S.D. and David and Theresa Heakin of Uniontown, Ohio; many extended family members including nieces, nephews and cousins; a host of dear friends. He was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph M. Ross and Jerome Ross (in infancy), and his mother-in-law, Frances Heakin, in addition to his father.
Services for Ray, officiated by Father Anthony Lonzo, will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, in Immaculate Conception Church in Dennison. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery near Dennison. Family and friends are invited to call at the R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday. Those wishing to honor Ray's memory by a charitable contribution are encouraged to do so to Community Hospice, the Dennison Rotary Club and Immaculate Conception Church.
R.K. Lindsey
Funeral Home, Inc.
(740) 922-1970
www.lindseyfh.com

Published by The Times Reporter from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2014.
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Ross family, so sorry for your loss. Was in the same graduating class as Ray. A great friend during our high school years. People drift apart but memories are never forgotten.
Loretta Besozzi Russell

April 23, 2014

To the family of Ray Ross you have my Deepest Sympathy my family the Lowery&Robinson heart is heavy he will be miss

Ora Robinson

April 22, 2014

Raymond was a great friend of mine. We grew up in Dennison and had much fun together. We are sorry for his family and friends. He will be missed.

Joe, Liz Mossa

April 19, 2014

Deepest sympathy and prayers in your loss.
Beth Ferrell

April 19, 2014

So sorry for your lost my prayers are with the family god bless you all
The Scotts family

Tammy Scott

April 18, 2014

Aunt Donna and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray was a great public servant.

Anthony Lecce

April 18, 2014

Dear Ross Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of knowing Ray when I worked at Union Hospital. He was a lovely person and will be missed.
Michelle Peterson

April 18, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to Carol and the Ross Family on the passing of my good friend, Ray. He worked very closely with the schools when I served as superintendent of Claymont City Schools. Rest in peace my old friend.

Frank Gault

April 18, 2014

My deepest sympathies go out to the Ross family, especially to Dave. The wonderful memories of Ray will help as the days go by. May he Rest In Peace.

Jadean (McConnell) Hopper

April 18, 2014

Carol, my condolences to you on Ray's passing. As soon as I saw it online I immediately thought of the night of Greenie's bachelor party and the great and crazy time we all had. That is a great way for a man to be remembered. That those who knew him would instantly have happy thoughts about his life. Even though I had not seen Ray in many years I always considered him a friend. May you find peace and comfort in this difficult time.

David Pica

April 18, 2014

Ross Family, Our Deepest Sympathy. Brian and Toni Hillyer

Toni Hillyer

April 17, 2014

Ray, may you rest in peace. The twin city has lost one of it's gentle and great leader. You will be missed by many.

Alan & Judy Dunn

April 17, 2014

Dear Carol, Family and CoWorkers of Ray, We are deeply saddened for his passing. He was a good man, an excellent law enforcement officer and FOP and Blue Knight brother. May he rest peacefully in Heaven/Heaven 1 with all of his family and friends that have gone before him...We know it will not be easy for all of you left behind, but you will be together again one day. Many blessings~~~

Dave and Melanie Archer

April 17, 2014

My prayers go to the families. I knew Ray for along time. He was a very nice man and a great policeman. Helped me plenty of times. R.I.P. friend.

Linda Mishler Terry

April 17, 2014

This is a sad time in the community. He was a good man..much needed here. Thank you Chief Ross for your faithful service. God Bless his family. He will never be forgotten.

Kathy S

April 17, 2014

Carol your in my prayers my god bless RIP CHIEF

Jerry Frizzell

April 17, 2014

rest in peace

Tim Edwards

April 17, 2014

Carol and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers. Ray was a "one of a kind" person and will be terribly missed by his community. May he RIP with the Lord forever.

Sue and Jeff Walters

April 17, 2014

An amazing, kind, generous neighbor. We will miss him!
Carol, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron, Rhonda & Mandy Boyer

April 17, 2014

Extending my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Chief Ross. Ray was a "class act" who impacted the lives of many. May he rest in peace.

Fred Wolfe

April 17, 2014

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Bloom/ Croniser

April 17, 2014

Dear Carol, Aunt Donna, David and family and friends of Ray,
You have my deepest love, prayers and sympathy on the death of your loved one. Ray is now free of his sufferings and is resting peacefully in the Lord. God bless you. Wilma

Sister Wilma Ross

April 17, 2014

A fine man and tireless public servant, Ray was the kind of man others would like to be. He will sorely be missed.

David Neininger

April 17, 2014

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