Obituary of Michael Lee Ross

Michael “Mike” Lee Ross, age 60, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Golden Living-Walnut Creek surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Oil City on October 15, 1954 the son of Ruth Mortimer Ross and the late Harry Ross, Jr. He was a graduate of both Oil City H.S. and IUP. Mike was a graphic artist for the Times News Publishing Co. until his retirement in 2014. Mike enjoyed photography, reading, enjoying his computer, and studying the word of God. He was creative and was always working on a project. He was a loyal and faithful husband, father, and friend, whose mission was to know God and serve him with his life. He has finally heard the words, “well done, good and faithful servant”. Matt 25:23 Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Patty Morrison Ross, two daughters; Hannah Ayers (Richard) of Girard, Lydia Ross of Millcreek, his siblings: Linda Ross (James Timm) of Kilmarneck, VA, David Ross (Cherryn) of Harborcreek, Sharon Ross of Greensburg, PA and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews. The family would like to thank the following physicians and their staffs for the excellent medical care Mike received: Dr. John Mingey, Dr. Daniel Loesch, Dr. Conrad Stachelek, and Dr. Jan Rothman at the RCC, and the compassionate care he received from the staff at Golden Living-Walnut Creek. Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Wednesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited there on Thursday for the Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. Interment Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Erie City Mission, PO Box 407, Erie, PA 16512 or to My Strong Hold Ministry, PO Box 38478, Dallas, TX 75238.