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Joseph Ross Obituary
ZANESVILLE: Joseph Kendall "Joe" Ross, 34 of Zanesville, passed away Saturday January 11, 2014 as a result of an auto accident.
He was born in Zanesville on December 20, 1979, a son of Kendall Gail and Kathryn Lea Bolyard Ross of Crooksville.
He was a 1998 graduate of Crooksville High School and worked as the Operations Manager for Kleenco/ Rex's Car Wash for 18 years. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle and was a great friend to many, who enjoyed singing and playing the guitar.
In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by his loving wife Jennifer Hartman Ross whom he married June 11, 2012; four children, Drew Murrey, Madison Ross, Cam Ross and Jackson Ross; two brothers, Geoffrey (Michalyn) Ross of Akron and Jason (Leighann Whitley) Ross of Haymarket, VA; father and mother-in-law, Kelly and Rhea Hartman of Nashport; brothers-in-law, Chris (Pam) Hartman and Josh (Tori) Hartman both of Zanesville; eight nieces and nephews, Bryce, Hannah, Ella, Nash, Weston, Landon, Peyton and Grady; grandparents Sweaty and Madene Bolyard of Crooksville; wife's grandparents, Ruth Hartman and Bonnie Mills both of Zanesville; and special cousin, Vanessa (Brandon) Frash of Crooksville.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Clarence and Hazel Ross; and one uncle, Jack Ross.
Calling hours will be held 2-4 and 6-8 Wednesday January 15, 2014 at THE SNOUFFER FUNERAL HOME 1150 WEST MILITARY ROAD ZANESVILLE with a Rosary service at 5pm. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Thursday January 16, 2014 in the Snouffer Chapel with Pastor Marc Caton and Rev. Paul Ashbrook officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Crooksville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Crooksville Athletic Department, 12400 Tunnel Hill Road, Crooksville, OH 43731.
To send a note of condolence to the Ross family go to www.snoufferfuneralhome.com, find us on Facebook or call our caring staff at 450.8000.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Ross
Dan and Kim Ankrum
January 17, 2014
To Joes family and The Hartman family. I'm so very sorry to read of Joes passing. We first met this past summer at the ballpark. What a great guy. Prayers for all as you go thru this day.
Nicole Powell
January 17, 2014
Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Nicole Powell
January 17, 2014
Your family is in my thought and prayers. Joe was always a happy and fun loving guy, he will be missed terribly.
Kerri Landerman
January 16, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Kathy, Chris, Vanessa and family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Don and Chris Farus
January 16, 2014
Our sincere sympathies and prayers for Joe's family at this very sad time. He was so friendly and always had a big smile. Always remembered.
Leanne Grubb-Blumenstock
January 16, 2014
I knew Joe only from the car washes, but he was always pleasant and polite, with a big smile. He talked about his wife and kids and I could see his pride! R.I.P. Joe. Sincere Condolences for His Family.
Keri Hammond
January 15, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with The Ross and Hartman Family so sorry about Joe I was one of his classmates at cville school Joe was always happy and all smiles so sweet! He will be greatly missed! Miss You Joe R.I.P.
Keri Hammond
January 15, 2014
So Sorry Of Ur Loss. Joe was so sweet I was an classmate at crooksville hs with Joe he will be greatly missed! Miss U Joe R.I.P.
Melissa Paap
January 15, 2014
Jenn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a fun person. Always had a smile and was so pleasant. I am praying for all of you!!
fredrick reiterman
January 15, 2014
Joe was such a positive force in life. My heart and prayers go to everyone he touched especially his family.
Taci Carmichael
January 15, 2014
Joe always had a smile on his face. He was such a great guy. My heart aches for The Ross and The Hartman families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jennifer Weidig-York
January 14, 2014
I'm terribly sorry to hear of Joe's passing and your family's loss. I was a classmate of Joe's at CHS. He had a great, fun-loving personality that energized everyone around him. I pray that God gives everyone the strength they need to heal during this time of loss.
January 14, 2014
My heart is very heavy with the pain that I feel for Joe's family. I knew Joe from the car wash. He always had a big smile for everyone.
Tammy Porter, Zanesville,Ohio
Sandy Peterson
January 14, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Keep him alive in your hearts!! Thoughts and prayers to all.
Rick Emmert
January 14, 2014
Joe was one of the most decent people I have ever met. I knew him from the carwash. It always made my day to see that big smile and have him give me a hard time for washing my cars so often. The world has definitely lost a good soul. May God bless Joe and his family
Kerry Hartman
January 14, 2014
Gone too soon. Wish I could have known you better. Rest in Peace, Joe.
John Brookover
January 14, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the Ross and Hartman families. I knew Joe through my extended family and seeing him at the car wash. He always went out of his way to greet me, always cordial and always a gentleman. He will be missed by many.
Jonathan Gilchrist
January 14, 2014
Joe was one of the kindest people I have ever met. Every time I spoke to him he constantly wanted to know how other people were doing. He had one of the biggest hearts in the world. He will be sadly missed. My prayers go out to the family and friends of Joe. God Bless
Bud Newell
January 14, 2014
We all will miss Joe and God bless him and his family
Woody Newell
January 14, 2014
Joe will be sadley missed- I knew him from the car wash and as a 2- year veitnan vet. he loved some of the stories iI told him - going to miss him deeply God Bless his Family and loved ones
Darci Wagner
January 14, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy! I enjoyed seeing his smiling face at the car wash and was glad to have a buddy at Capital for the short time he was there. He will be missed.
Terri (Seckman) Birkhimer
January 14, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to all the families of Joe,,,may he R.I.P.
Jo Fleming
January 14, 2014
I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Tammy Powell-Gladman
January 14, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Joe. I went to school with him; he was always a great guy. Your family is in my prayers.
Tom Porter
January 14, 2014
To Joe's family I am sorry about your loss. Joe was one of the nicest and kindest guys that I have met.
Debbie Sutton
January 14, 2014
To Both the Hartman Family and The Ross Family so sorry to hear about your loss my son played baseball and football with Joe and you couldn't ask for any nicer guy my deepest sympathy to both the families .
Rita LaFever
January 14, 2014
Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear about this! My heart aches for you. May God be with you and your family and give you peace.
Lisa Dillinger
January 14, 2014
I am so sorry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything at all we can do please let us know. Love you all. Lisa Morrison-Dillinger and family.
Robin Collins
January 14, 2014
Kendall & family,
So sorry to hear of your son's passing. Just know that you are all in my prayers.
Robin Collins
Karen Jenkins
January 14, 2014
Jennifer and family, Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Keeping you in our prayers.
Kim Darner (Curry)
January 14, 2014
I am sorry Jenn, for the loss of your loving husband and the father to the kids. I will pray that God gives you all comfort in weeks and months and years ahead.
Amber Pride Mealick
January 14, 2014
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss! My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
RAEJEAN RIILEY
January 14, 2014
KENDALL AND KATHY I CANT EVEN IMAGINE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. ALL MY LOVE ,THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE BEING SENT YOUR WAY!
Kimberly Wilson
January 14, 2014
So sorry to hear of the loss of Joe.I went to school with him.He was always so kind and a friend to everyone he met.Your family is in my prayers.
January 14, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to all. Indy Miller and Cindy Robinson
Erma Riley
January 13, 2014
Kathy and family
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you
Erma Riley
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