Anthony “Tony” M. Ross, 54, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born on September 7, 1960 in Ashland, OH, the son of Richard “Dick” and Margery “Marge” (Donelson) Ross. He was a 1978 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Tony married Sheri L. Wolf on May 10, 1986 at Hayes United Methodist Church and she survives. He was the owner of Tony Ross Plumbing, Heating and A/C since 1987. Tony loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed NASCAR, the Cleveland Browns and loved helping people and making them laugh.
Tony is survived by his wife of twenty-eight years, Sheri L. Ross of Fremont; children, Cory Ross of Bellevue, Lindsay Ross of Fremont; mother, Marge Ross of Fremont; siblings, Kim (Mickey) Head of Fremont, Teri (John) Harkness of Bowling Green; sister-in-law, Linda Salazar of Clyde; nieces and nephews, Jason, Chad, Shannon, Kalee, Janelle, Kyle and Emma; great nieces and nephew, Kendall, Avery and Carter; mother and father-in law, Ralph and Nancy Conn.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard “Dick” Ross; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Margaret Wolf.
Visitation: Monday from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH
Service: Tuesday, December 30, 2014; 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Certified Funeral Celebrant, Susann Robitski Zimmerman officiating.
Burial: McGormley Cemetery at a later date
Memorials: Sandusky County Cancer Fund-c/o The United Way, 826 W. State St, Fremont, OH 43420 or Hope Lodge, 11432 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH 44106.
Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Rich & Sue Michael
So sorry to hear of your loss of Tony. He was always a pleasure to have work at our place. Such a trustworthy man. He certainly will be missed.
chris haas
Prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time
Mick Wolf
This came as a shock to me, as I really thought Tony was on the road to recovery. I suppose I should have known from bitter experience how this dreaded disease can take such a sudden and devastating turn. Keep your Faith and your family close. They are the best balm for this difficult time.
Kay Rogers
Sheri, My heart and prayers go out to you and the family. May your years together and countless memories get you through these difficult and sorrowful times. Bless you.
Carrie Riffle
Dear Sheri and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I have been thinking about you during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Annette and Mark Weltin
Dear Sherry and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Tony’s passing.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
jeanne weiler
Another Angel gets its wings… So sorry to hear, prayers are with you all
Cindy Ling
our thoughts and prayers are with you Janelle and your family.
Jim & Nancy Lipstraw
Sheri~ You’ve been in my prayers. May good memories help you through this sad time. May you feel the arms of our Lord wrapped around you in comfort.
Amy Converse
I’m so sorry to hear about Tony’s passing. I will be thinking of you in the days and months to come, and praying for your strength to get through this difficult time.
Tim aldrich
my prayers are with you and very sorry for your loss. tony was a great guy. I couldn’t have worked for a better person. he was like another father figure to me when I started working for him and had a lot of fun while I did work for him and outside of work too.he has made a huge impact on my life and I have the morals I have today because of him.
Dick & Mary Gill
We are so very sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. He was such a wonderful guy, a great plumber and a good friend. Always smiling and never uttering a bad word, even if something didn’t go just right on a job. He will truly be missed. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie and Steve Krynock
we are so very sorry to here of Tony’s passing. He was such a nice guy. Prayers will be with you and your family for strength at this time.
Manny & Maria (Ortiz) Mendoza
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Tony was a great guy and a hard worker. He was a family man, constantly talked about his family, we will miss his whistling.
Tony will be deeply missed. May God give you strength, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jerry and Jeff Gill
What a guy! He’ll be greatly missed.
cindy notestine
My thoughts and prayers are with Tonys family…I remembet Tony coming into Whiteys to eat lunch…such a pleasant guy to wait on…always something funny to say…I am very sad to hear he has passed…In sympathy,Cindy Notestine
Michelle & Mark Sheppard
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. May God grant you strength and peace.
Claudine Lecam/ Don Pedder
Prayers and deepest thoughts are sent to his family. “Uncle Tony” He was a wonderful person.
Bruce & Bonnie Shank
We are so sorry to hear of Tonys passing. Marge you are in our thoughts and prayers
Joy Cooper
With Deepest Sympathy
Sorrow is a memory of a happy yesterday, and memories live on and on while sorrows fade away. May all your memories lighten this time of loss and give you strength for each new tomorrow.
With Special Thoughts and Fond Memories of Past Years.
Joy and David Cooper
Ken & Dianne Durnwald
we are very sorry about your loss of such a wonderful man. He was a ,kind and generous soul. We will miss his laughter. Love to your family.
Mindy smith
we are so sorry for your loss Mrs Ross!! We are praying for you all!!
Barbara Rapp
This is truly sad news. Rest in peace Tony. Condolences to the family.
Michelle Sheppard
I’m so sorry Sheri for your loss, Tony was a great guy. I’ll always remember our times at Hope Lodge and will miss him. Take care of yourself, I hope to visit you soon! Many thoughts and prayers have been lifted up for you since I found out. I will continue to fight and try to be brave. God will give you the strength to get through this, just don’t forget to ask. Love to you and all your family.
Rodney & Melanie Ross
Sheri and family, our heartfelt sympathy to you all at the passing of Tony. We can only imagine the ordeal you have been through. Please know our prayers are with you.
Love, your cousins, Rod & Melanie Ross
Adam and Amy Kellem
Cory & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and our prayers. If you need anything, please let us know.
Kevin Eisenman
Sheri and family,
So sorry to hear about Tony.
You have my sympathy.
I think he would want everyone to have a toast to life, so here’s to you Tony ! ,for all the memories.
John&Cindy Rizzardi
Dear Sheri and Family,
We were so very blessed to have had Tony in our lives. He was such a ‘ray of sunshine’ on any day or time. We share in Your sorrow, and will keep You close in thought and prayer.
With Deepest Sympathy,
John&Cindy
Pat Myers
This us took us all so by surprise. So sorry for your loss. Tony was one friendly and very reasonable little guy. We enjoyed having him come to our home. Was thinking about calling him, and saw his obit. So shocking and so sorry for your loss.