Fred Lee Ross

Fred Lee Ross, 81, of Washington, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at the Donnell House, following a lengthy battle with diabetes, and heart disease. He was born on June 14, 1936, in Marianna, a son of the late William and Margaret Swihart Ross. Mr. Ross was a fifty-year member of the First Baptist Church of Washington, serving on various boards and committees. He was also a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge #776, in Washington. He served in the United States Army for two years. Mr. Ross worked at McGraw Edison, for several years, prior to establishing J&M Vending, Washington. He later retired, after working as the Maintenance Supervisor at Presbyterian Senior Care. He often spoke fondly of the residents/patients that he attended to, and assisted, in numerous ways. Fred enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Noah, had a passion for golf, animals, and watching all Pittsburgh sports teams. Fred had been one of ten siblings. On May 11, 1963, he married Sandra Boswell, who survives. Also surviving, are a daughter, Sheryl (Mark) Wright; a grandson, Noah Wright, four sisters, Marian Miller, Jean Moore, Peggy (Del) Unrue, Darleen (James) Brown; and a sister-in-law, JoAnn Ross. Deceased are four brothers, Lawrence Ross, Lloyd Ross, William Ross, and Ronald Ross, a sister, Mary Matthews; and three brothers-in-law, Paul Miller, Herb Matthews, and Harold Moore. A Memorial Service will be held, for all wishing to attend, in the First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 30, 2017, with Reverend Steve Dunlap officiating. At the deceased request, burial services will be private. In Lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Donnell House, 10 Leet St., Washington, PA 15301, American Heart Association, Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 600 Waterfront Dr. #210, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.