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Donald Ross Obituary

Donald L Ross November 8, 1927 June 1, 2013 Donald L Ross, 85, of State College, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013. He was born Nov. 8, 1927, in Potter Township, son of the late Earl Ross and Mary Homan Ross. On August 20, 1956, he married Mildred J. Wilson Ross, who preceded him in death on August 20, 2009. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Richard H. Ross, Margaret A. Weaver and Dean F. Ross. Don was a graduate of Potter Township High School. He was a veteran of World War II, Seaman First Class V6 USNR, an aviation machinist. He received the victory medal. He was employed by Sprague and Henwood Drilling Co. and spent the large part of his career employed by Erie Technological Products/ Murata Erie, in Research and Development. Don enjoyed his family and grandchildren, gardening and puttering around his house and camp. Throughout his life he enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, snowmobiles, motorcycles and hunting. He belonged to the Elks, the American Legion and the Walnut Acres Hunting Camp. Don was known for his good nature and easy smile. He is survived by a daughter, Lisa Lunnen and husband, Keith Lunnen; grandsons, Andrew and Kevin Lunnen, of Essex, Mass.; a step-son, Keith Graham, of Camp Hill; grandchildren, Scott Graham and Kristin Bender; and a step-son, Craig Graham; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors from 12-1 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2013, at Mark D Heintzelman Funeral Home, 1034 Benner Pike, State College with funeral services at 1 p.m. Burial in Centre County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Red Cross, Centre Communities Chapter, 205 E. Beaver Ave., Suite 203, State College, PA 16801. An online guestbook can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.

Published by Centre Daily Times on Jun. 6, 2013.
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I was very sorry to hear of Uncle Don's passing. We will miss him dearly. Our thoughts are with Lisa and all of the family.

Rick Ross

June 12, 2013

Haven't seen Don in years, sad to hear of his passing. My parents Ruth and Bill Fuller were close friends. I'm sure he, Mid and the Fullers are happy to be reunited again. Lisa and Family my deepest sympathy
Fred "Rick" Parise

Fred Parise

June 7, 2013

we will miss you uncle Don, Say hi to everyone for me in heaven.

Mary Jane Ross-Lee

June 7, 2013

To Dons family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss....I was a co-worker of his for years at Murata and Ill always remember him as a very nice man who would always stop by and say "hi" if he was nearby in the plant. You have my deepest sympathy.

Dick Monsell

June 7, 2013

Lee and I worked with Don at Erie Tech; he WAS a gentle and quite man. We had fun with him and the old Erie clan, our sympathies to his family.

Lee and Kay Dean

June 6, 2013

To the family of Don,
I am sorry for your loss. I worked many years at Erie Tech and Murata Erie with Don. He was a quiet man with a friendly smile.

Carol Shultz

June 6, 2013

To the family,
Sorry for your loss. I worked at Erie Tech and Murata Erie many years with Don. He was a quiet man with a friendly smile.

June 6, 2013

Thank you for your service to our country!

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