Ruth V. (Ellis) Ross Obituary (1921

Ruth V. Ross, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, Monday, October 24, 2016, in her daughter's home in Mishawaka, IN. Born May 19, 1921, in Montgomery County, IN, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip C. "Bus" Ross former Beaver Falls resident, her son-in-law Terry L. Jackson; her parents, Earl Ellis and Lillie Banta Ellis ; her sisters Norma Bush, Dorothy Clark, Jean Baker and brothers Earl (Buck) Ellis, Jr., and Robert Ellis. Members of her Beaver Falls family, preceding her in death were, brother-in-law, William "Bill" Ross and sister- and brother-in-law, Shirley and John Rukas, On August 17, 1946, Ruth married former Beaver Falls resident, Phillip C. (Bus) Ross in Frankfort, Indiana. He passed away April 16, 2016. Surviving are their children, Rhonda Ross Jackson of Mishawaka, IN, and James Ross of Ballwin, MO: their grandchildren, Susan (Michael) Redman of Chicago, IL and Julia (Robert) Wille of Cincinnati, OH, Todd (Sarah) Ross of St. Peters, MO and Tristin (Derek) Harper of St. Peters, MO, their treasured eight great-grandchildren and her brother-in-law Harold Baker, Lakeland FL. Also surviving are members of her Beaver Falls family, specifically her in-laws Delores "Dee" and Al Tripodi and Margaret (Luciny) Ross-Dunn, all of Beaver Falls. To her numerous nieces and nephews she will always be "Aunt Ruth." Ruth was a 1939 graduate of Washington (IN) High School, where she was a member of the girls' basketball team. After graduation she was inducted into Beta Sigma Phi--international women's social, cultural and service organization. Over the years Ruth picked up golf and became a champion league bowler. She loved watching all sports and during their winter trips to Florida, Ruth and Phil spent many an afternoon attending baseball training games. Ruth was a lifelong learner and her family often sought her advice on every practical matter from sewing to car repair. She was a gifted seamstress adjusting patterns with the precision of an engineer; designing amazing pieces including doll clothes, costumes, school clothing and wedding gowns. Her husband's career required several moves throughout Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Pennsylvania. She was an expert at organizing the family household and never hesitated to become an integral part of each community, making lifelong friendships with each move. As Phil's administrative assistant, Ruth was the first person you met in their office and she never forgot a client's name. Visitation will be Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, www.hillandkunselman.com., 3801-4th Avenue (College Hill) Beaver Falls, PA 15010. The Rosary will be recited in the funeral home at 3:30 p.m. A memorial Mass was offered November 3, 2016, at St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka, IN. Interment will be private at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Chippewa Township, Beaver Falls, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Center for Hospice, 111 Sunnybrook Ct. South Bend, IN 46637, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN https://www.stjude.org/