Patricia Ross Obituary
Patricia A. Ross, 75, of White Mills, died peacefully on Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, at home. Her loving husband of 58 years, Donald P. Ross survives her.
Born March 31, 1950 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Elizabeth (Schott) Roberts.
Pat is also survived by two daughters: Ellen Carney and her husband Donald of Lake Ariel, and Jan Altemier and her husband Roger of Newfoundland; four grandchildren: Devin Carney and his wife Meghan, Kayla Carney, Allyson Merring and her husband Dustin, and Zachary West; five great-grandchildren: Sophia, Bentley, Gracelyn, Jaxson, and Colton; two sisters: Karen Yamialkowski of Waymart, and Joyce Smith of Waymart; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Roberts; and a sister, Pamela Opinsky.
In accordance with Pat's wishes, there will be no public services.
Arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Howell Family Funeral Home, Inc., Edward R. Howell, Funeral Director, 269 Belmont Street, Waymart, PA 18472.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
269 Belmont Street PO Box 76, Waymart, PA 18472
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