Jason M. Ross

Jason M. Ross, 37, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie.Born on August 9, 1981 in Erie, he was son of the late Terry Ross and the former Kristy Wood. He attended Clarion University, where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree.Jason was a truck driver for Cellone's Italian Bread CompanyIn his spare time, Jason loved to watch NASCAR and dirt car racing. He enjoyed the great outdoors, and loved to kayak. Jason was also an avid Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeye football fan.Most of all, he cherished the time he spent with his daughter, Jossilyn.Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Jossilyn Ross and her mother, Miriam, of Grove City; his brother, Dave Hines, of Wyattville; his sister, Valerie Wheeling and her husband, Monte, of Cooperstown; his two uncles, Mike Wood and his partner, Kevin, of St. Petersburg, FL, and Sam Ross and his wife, Connie, of Oil City; his two aunts, Barbara McFeaters, and Sandra Hoffman and her husband, John, both of Franklin; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.In addition to his parents, Jason was preceded in death by his step-father, Roy Hines; and his special cousin, Jeff Hoffman.As per the family's request, there will be no visitation.A Memorial Service for Jason will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.Jason will be laid to rest at Franklin Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to a trust fund for his daughter, Jossilyn Ross, at First National Bank, 210 13th Street, Franklin, PA 16323, and/or to the Venango County Humane Society, 286 South Main Street, Seneca, PA 16346.To send cards, online condolences or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.