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Robert Ross Obituary

Robert R. Ross

Robert R. Ross, 58, of Lake more, passed away on April 7, 2003 surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family, following an extend ed illness.

He was born April 17, 1944 in Akron, retired from Al side Inc. of Cuyahoga Falls in 1987 after 17 years of service and was a member of United Steel Workers Local.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr. and Alice; brothers, David and George; sister, Barbera Jean Yoder; and special aunt, Linnie Ball. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Nancy; chil dren and their spouses, Richard and Debbie Reed of Lakemore, Alice and Chris Vaughn of Springfield Twp., John and Jill Ross of Green and Bobbie and Richard Hefner of Lakemore; grandchildren, Austin, Emily, Ryan, Collin, Alexan der, Adrianna, Erin, and Blake; brothers and their spouses, Charles Jr. and Betty Ross, Walter and Annmarie Ross of Lakemore; step-mother, Irene Ross of Lakemore; step-brothers, Larry, Joe and Art Reedy and their families; as well as a host of other relatives.

Family and friends will be re ceived Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jonathan Carey officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakemore Fire Department, P.O. Box 455, Lakemore OH 44250. (NEWCOMER-FARLEY, 330-784-3334.)

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2003.

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BUTCH HEWITT

April 14, 2003

TO THE ROSS FAMILY,MY HEART & PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU IN THIS TIME OF LOSS!!! BOB WAS A GREAT MAN,& HE WILL BE MISSED!!! I JUST WISH THAT I COULD'VE THANKED HIM FOR KEEPING ME OUT OF TROUBLE,& BEING MORE OF A FATHER TO ME THAN MY "REAL FATHER"EVER COULD!!!!!NANCY,I KNOW THIS IS A VERY DIFFICULT TIME FOR YOU,BUT,EVER SINCE I'VE KNOWN YOU,YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AN "EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG"WOMAN!!!! THAT'S ONE OF THE THINGS THAT I'VE ALWAYS ADMIRED ABOUT YOU!!! YOU HAVE A "WONDERFUL" FAMILY,AND SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF THEM,AS I'M SURE YOU ARE!!! "THEY GROWED UP FINE!!!!" IN CLOSING,I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU & BOB FOR "BEING THERE" FOR ME,& IF YOU EVER NEED ANYTHING FROM ME,ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK!!!! I COULD NEVER EVER REPAY YOU FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME OVER THE YEARS,BUT,CAN AT LEAST "BE THERE"IF YOU OR YOUR FAMILY EVER NEED ANYTHING!!!!! SEE YOU SOON! BUTCH HEWITT 390 W.MILLER AVE.(GOD BLESS)

Strittmatter Family

April 11, 2003

To the Ross family, Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow..

Marshall,Judy Dupert

April 11, 2003

THE ROSS FAMILIES!!! Our thoughts are with you. Bob was a part 0f our family,but we haven't seen him in our later years.We had a lot of fun and will never forget him. God be with you all...

Jim Carden

April 10, 2003

To all of Bob's family, From myself and my sister Judi, our thoughts are with you through this time of your loss. We have a life time of memories and are proud to say Bob is one of them. Jim Carden Judi Carden

Rik Wade

April 10, 2003

Richard,



My prayers are with you and your family. May the comforter comfort you. GOD BLESS

Cindy Adamo

April 10, 2003

To the Whole Ross Family,



We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in your time of loss. May the grace of God comfort you and give you peace.



Paul & Cindy (Allen) Adamo

Jill Rhoades

April 9, 2003

I remember watching Bob race his Camaro at the Drags. My heart goes out to you Nancy and your family. I haven't seen Bob for a long time, but I can always remember the good times we used to have with him.

Richard Daulbaugh

April 9, 2003

Thinking of your Family during this time of great sadness.



Howie

Doug and Diane Oplinger

April 9, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Staff of Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home

April 9, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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