Doris B. Ross – (85) – of 1489 Beech St., Hornell died unexpectedly Monday morning (January 30, 2012) at Rochester General Hospital.
Born in Wellsville on July 18, 1926, she was the daughter of Michael & Pansy (Cleveland) Ross.
Doris was a lifelong resident of Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (Class of 1944). She had been employed at the New York State Health Department in Hornell for 35 years as an administrative secretary. She also worked as a sales clerk at the former Chapman’s One Stop Liquor Store in Hornell for 35 years, “retiring” in 2000. Since 2001, Doris has served as a “greeter” at Wal-Mart in Hornell.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. She was a member of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the VFW; a member of the Women of the Moose; and a member of the AM Vets.Doris was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Joseph Ross who died January 18, 2001 and Fred Ross who died May 2, 2008.
Surviving are her sister, Nina (Thomas) Wiley of Conroe, TX; and several nieces & nephews.
At Doris’ request there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Belmont at the convenience of the family with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.
Doris’ family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to South Hornell Fire Department, Route 36 South, Hornell, NY 14843.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
You will be missed by so many people, Doris. I will miss seeing your smiling face and chatting with you. My prayers to the family of Doris..may she rest in peace. Have a wonderful reunion with your beloved brothers. In sympathy and Love, Kim
I am going to miss your smiling face at Walmart! You were so much fun! I will remember you ever time I walk into Walmart and smile, just for you. Love ya…
My Aunt Doris was a great woman. She did so much for Freddie and I in our youth. She saved our butts many times! I will always have very fond memories of going to the movies, getting ice cream, going to the lake, fishing and many, many other good times with “Aunt Do!” Hopefully my Dad Fred, Uncle Joe, my Brother David and Aunt Doris are sitting in Legion Post #1 having a cold beer, maybe some Corby’s and playing the “rip-off’s!” Chanches are if they were all there that Uncle Paul would come in and Crash the party!
Aunt Doris was loved much more than we all told her and all the cousins, nieces and Nephews will miss her terribly.
Rest in Peace Aunt Do and know that you were loved!
My thoughts are with the family of Doris. She was a wonderful lady and will be sadly missed by many. I worked with Doris and became very close to her.Doris and I had a very special friendship that I will always cherish.Doris had a big heart and was always there to help people out.
she and I had a special friendshi that I will always cherich
My sincere condolences to the family. I have known her for many years and will cherish the talks that we had especially at WalMart. She was a wonderful person and I will surely miss her.
When I bought my house from Doris that first night I was here i looked out my kitchen window and felt comfort seeing the lights on in her house, in the 10 years I have lived here I have only seen the lights off maybe twice, It’s sad to see it dark over there now, I will miss her not stopping when she is driving by and I am mowing my lawn just for a chat and to see how things are going… I am very sorry for your loss. Doris was a wonderful lady and will truely be missed by many……