2/8/2015
Russell A. “Rusty” Ross, 60, of Leola, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015 after a brief illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Reginald and Norma Slereth Ross. A graduate of the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, he worked as a manufacturing engineer for his father’s company Ross Engineering now known as Ross Technology Corp., Leola.
He enjoyed racing for the Columbia Hill Climbers; the shooting sports; and his exotic birds. He was a benefactor member of the NRA.
Surviving are his sisters: Pam and Jessica; several nieces and nephews; and many close friends.
The funeral will be Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Furman Home for Funerals, 59 W. Main St., Leola, with interment following in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Viewings: Friday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 10-11 a.m. at Furman’s. Kindly omit flowers. Memorials welcomed to the Lancaster County Friends of the NRA, c/o Donna Gerz, PO Box 10053, Lancaster, PA 17605.