Calvin C. Ross
January 18, 1945 ~ March 21, 2020
Born in: Oil City, Pennsylvania
Calvin Clark "Mick" Ross, 75, of Franklin, passed away on March 21, 2020 at the Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.Born on January 18, 1945 in Oil City, PA, Calvin was the son of the late James Carl Ross and Mary Hanby.Calvin retired in 2005 after working over 35 years at Joy Manufacturing.He was a member of the V.F.W. Jesse G. Greer Post 1835, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #83, B.P.O.E. Lodge # 110 and the Franklin FOE # 328. Calvin enjoyed his being with his family, watching Pittsburgh sports teams, visiting amusement parks and viewing western movies. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Michael J. Ross of Butler, PA, Christopher C. Ross of Mentor, OH, Michelle E Reed and her husband, Brian, of Bondville, IL and Pam S. Sampsell and her husband (John) of Franklin; his 12 grandchildren, Sarah Black, Katrina Black, Michael Ross, Jr., Ashley Ross, Joshua Sampsell, Jacob Sampsell, Cali Sampsell, Christian Ross, Seth Ross, Kaiden Ross, Nathaniel Ross and Nevaeh Ross; and his 2 great-grandchildren.In addition to his parents, Calvin was preceded in death by his former wife, Barbara (Miller) Ross-Serrins; an infant granddaughter, Kyrsha Ross and his brother Lanny Ross.With the Corona Virus outbreak, private services and burial will be observed. Interment will be in Lupher Chapel Cemetery.Family has requested that memorials be made to the charity of their choice.To send cards, flowers, online condolences or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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I don’t have many pictures of my father, but this is one that I have kept near to me. Loosing our mother so many years ago was so very hard and I know it was hard on my father as well. Even though they were not together, I know they still deeply cared for one another. Now my hope and prayer is that they are together again and finding peace with each other. I have childhood memories of spending time at Conneaut Lake Park every summer. Taking family trips to Sea World and Cedar Point. It was my father who taught me to love roller coasters, and it is a love that I have passed on to my children and even my grandson. Last Summer I was able to take my 5 year old grandson on the Blue Streak at Conneaut Lake park. He loved it, and I shared with him the story of how my father took me on the very same coaster so many years ago. I was scared, just as my grandson was, but I knew I was safe because my father was right beside me. These are the few fond memories that bring me peace now. My father was a complicated, private and at most times tortured soul. My hope is that he is finally at peace. I know he loved me the best he knew how and I will miss that man who made me feel safe and special while riding our roller coaster, and the rest is forgiven. Rest well Dad, Your Daughter, Michelle
I remember “Mickey” fondly from many years ago when we were young teenagers. We all had many laughs and great times hanging out together, often at Kirwin’s Newstand. My sympathies to his children and grandchildren. Julie Bushnell Rochester, NY