Mary E. Ross

LEETONIA — Mary E. Ross, 81, of Leetonia passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Hospice House, Poland.

She was born Sept. 18, 1942, in Youngstown, daughter of the late Ralph and Susan Altomare.

Mary was a homemaker and a lifetime member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She was highly involved with the Mission Society at church, was a former principal of C.C.D. and was a member of the Rosary club.

Mary is survived by her husband, Patrick Ross, whom she married June 10, 1967; son, Anthony (Ginger) Ross of Wintergarden, Fla.; daughter, Deborah Ross of Leetonia; sister, Nancy Altomare of Leetonia; seven grandchildren, William, Michael, Amanda, Wendy, Katherine, Loreli and James; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Santa Wyss, and two brothers, Lawrence “Larry” and John “Jack” Altomare.

A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Leetonia, with Father Joseph Ruggieri officiating.

In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Mission Society of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home, Leetonia.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.

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