John W. Ross

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.

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