John W. Ross

DOVER – John W. Ross, 90, entered into rest at 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover.

Born November 1, 1932 in Rossville, John was a son of the late James and Goldie (Harlacher) Ross.

He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean War.  John worked for Caterpillar.  He was a member of the Isaak Walton League of America and Dover Fish & Game and enjoyed hunting.

John is survived by a daughter, Beth A. Miller and husband, Donald of Wellsville; two sons, John Ross, Jr. and wife, Diane of Mechanicsburg and Rick Ross and wife, Joyce of Newport; three grandchildren, Kendal, Cory and Brittany; numerous great grandchildren; five sisters; and a brother.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Ross; grandsons, Troy and John; two sisters; and five brothers.

Following cremation, services will be private at the convenience of the family.  Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc. in Dover is serving his family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Homeland at Home Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way, Suite 270, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Homeland at Home Hospice
2300 Vartan Way, Suite 270, Harrisburg PA 17110