George T. Ross

George T. Ross, father, and grandfather, 75 years of age of Dodson Street, Mary D, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at home while in the care of his daughters.

Widower of Dorothy A. Toth who passed away on October 21, 2015.

George retired from Rich Maid Kitchens of Reading, having worked as a carpenter. He also served as a Schuylkill Township Police Officer for many years.

As a young man George played semi-pro hockey. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and hunting, and was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

Born Saturday, June 3, 1940 in Detroit , Michigan, he was the son of the late Theodore, and Viola June (Conlin) Ross.

Surviving are daughters;

Louann Breiner wife of Perry of Tamaqua,
Susan Martin wife of John of Tamaqua,
Rebecca Quinn wife of Wilbur of Mary D,
June Vaccaro of Mary D,
Georgianna M. Ross of Mary D;

Brother, Christopher Ross of Florida;

Sisters, Holly Parkin of Michigan, and Valzora Spriggs wife of Don of Reno Nevada;

6 grand children; 9 great grand children.

Preceded in death by a sister, Miss Pam Ross.

Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. 570-668-2550

Interment Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in his honor to Hillside S.P.C.A. Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com