WILLIAM W. ROSS

William Walter Ross, aged 86, passed away on December 9, 2024 at Geisinger Hospital in Wilkes Barre, PA.

Known as "Bill" by his friends, he was born January 15, 1938 in Luzerne, PA to parents Anna Zagorski and Peter Ross Sr. William was a graduate of Luzerne High School. He attended Tulane University for a brief time on a football scholarship, then served as a seaman in the Merchant Marines and then he also served in the US Army. He graduated from Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, PA with a degree in English. After graduation he went on to work for International Harvester and then State Farm Insurance where he was a bodily injury adjuster for more than thirty years. After retiring he enjoyed participating in various rolls as a member of the Pennsylvania Claims Association, and especially enjoyed spending time with his friends golfing, hunting and fishing. One of his favorite things to do was to search for clams and oysters with his family in Rhode Island.

William was preceded in death by his brother Peter Ross Jr. and half-brother Herman Slauzis. He was also preceded in death by his wife Barbara Ross who passed away in August of 2023.

William is survived by his son Jeffrey Ross and many cousins of the Bogumil, Serignese, Trojnacki, McAvoy and Jablowski families.

Funeral service will be entrusted to the Desiderio Lehman Funeral Home, 436 S. Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top.

There will be visitation period from 2pm to 4pm Sunday, December 15th, 2024 with the memorial service starting at 4pm.

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