Rebecca A. Ross

Rebecca A. Ross, 99, Williamsburg, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, 2024, at her home.

She was born Nov. 28, 1924, in Catherine Township, daughter of the late Jack A. Newman and Elvie (Anderson) Newman-Newcomer. On Nov. 15, 1946, she married John C. Ross in Harrisburg. He preceded her in death Oct. 6, 2000, following 53 years of marriage.

She is survived by seven children: Donald L. Ross, of Ephrata, David P. Ross of Williamsburg, Connie M. Reffner of Bedford, Pauline W. Eastep (Daniel) of Williamsburg, Gladys R. Ross of Harrisburg, Kenneth E. Ross, and Twila J. “Butterball” Ross, both of Williamsburg; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Pauline Kifer of Clappertown; and a special friend, Marie Cole of Williamsburg.

She was preceded in death by a son, John C. Ross, Jr .; two great-granddaughters: Angelina Cicero and Sierra Staniszewski; two daughters-in-law: Deborah K. Ross and Kate Ross; and two sons-in-law: Rickie W. Reffner and Ronald P. Smith.

Rebecca attended Fox Hollow School, rural Williamsburg. She was a member of Clappertown Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, rural Williamsburg.

Rebecca’s greatest joy in life was raising her children and watching all of her grandchildren grow. She loved dancing, cooking, camping at Friendship Village Campground, and completing word search puzzles.

A funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg, (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com). Pastor Brad Davis officiated.

Memorial contributions in memory of Rebecca can be made to Make-A-Wish® America 1702 E. Highland Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or to Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania Attn: Development Department, Six Parkway Center, Suite 150, 875 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15220.