W. Ralph Ross

W. Ralph Ross obituary, Delta, PA

W. Ralph Ross

W. Ross Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harkins Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 18, 2025.

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W. Ralph Ross ObituaryObituary prepared by his family - William "Ralph" Ross of Dublin, Maryland passed away on January 18, 2025 after a long illness. He was born in Grant, Virginia to his late parents Earl and Cora Ross. He was the husband of Viola Ross for 67 years. He was predeceased by his three brothers Victor, Ray, and E.C.
Ralph graduated from Virginia Carolina High School. He came to Maryland in 1953 and retired from American Cyanamid Company (now Solvay).
He is survived by his wife Viola, daughter Sarah "Beth" Sheroke, granddaughter Amanda "Mandi" Sheroke, and grandson Andrew "Andy" Sheroke, all of Dublin, Maryland.
Ralph attended Reformation Bible Church for many years as long as he was able. During retirement his favorite things to do were gardening and lawn work.
Services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Harkins Funeral Home in Delta, Pennsylvania with a visitation from noon until 1:50 P.M. followed with the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Ralph will be laid to rest in Dublin Southern Cemetery, Darlington, Maryland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harford Christian School's Building Fund or Reformation Bible Church (1736 Whiteford Road, Darlington, Maryland 21034).
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Obituary prepared by his family - William "Ralph" Ross of Dublin, Maryland passed away on January 18, 2025 after a long illness. He was born in Grant, Virginia to his late parents Earl and Cora Ross. He was the husband of Viola Ross for 67 years. He was predeceased by his three brothers Victor, Ray, and E.C.
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