Harold Glenn Ross

Harold Glenn Ross obituary, Shelby, OH

Harold Glenn Ross

Harold Ross Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory on Oct. 3, 2025.
Harold Ross Obituary Harold Glenn Ross, age 77, passed away on March 31, 2025 at Oak Grove Manor in Mansfield surrounded by his family.
Harold was born on April 3, 1947, to the late Peter G. and Marcella M. (Rikhoff) Ross. He was a proud graduate of St. Peter's High School and The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
He retired as a theater manager from Regal Cinemas. A passionate genealogist, Harold was an active member of the National Genealogical Society, the Colorado Genealogical Society, Longmont Genealogical Society and served as Bureau Chair of the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies. He had a deep love of movies and enjoyed singing in the St. John the Baptist (Longmont, Colorado) Ministry Choir
Harold is survived by his siblings; Karen Lee of Athens, Greece, Charles (Jane) Ross of Nova, Ohio and Bernie (Sonja) Ross of Mansfield, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Marcella Ross.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Glioblastoma Research Organization at GMBresearch.org
Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to assist the Ross Family with arrangements. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Harold, please visit our Tree Store.

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