William G. Ross, Sr., 75, of Hopewell, passed away on November 27, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on August 14, 1945 in Huntingdon; a son of the late George W. Ross and Frances (Gordon) Ross Boggs. On January 1, 1965 he married Eleanor Jean (Lowe), she preceded him in death on March 13, 2018.
He is survived by the following family: a daughter Michele Snyder married to Danny, Hopewell; William Ross Jr. married to Phyllis (Foster), Huntingdon; grandchildren: Adam Snyder, Nakeyta Snyder, William Kline, Alex Kline, Mariah Appleby, Christopher Ross, Aleah Ross and Sapphira Diflavis; great grandchildren: Lanie Snyder, Carter Jays, Maizie Snyder and Annalynn Kline; siblings: Doris Lynch of McConnelsburg, Gary Ross of Hopewell, and Sharon Cogan of Hopewell.
He was a graduate of Tussey Mountain High School and also attended Scottland School in Shippensburg. He served in the United States Army. He then worked for The Carpenters Union Local No. 2274. He was affiliated with Bethel Church of the Brethren. He enjoyed working in his wood shop, his frequent trips to Walmart and working in his garden.
A private service will be held with burial at Bethel Cemetery.
Arrangements by Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA 15537.
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