Shirley Jean Ross Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shirley Jean Ross (Paxtang, Pennsylvania), who passed away on January 18, 2024, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Deitch and Edith Deitch (Meyerowitz); her husband Bob Ross; her daughter Nina Hower (Bill Hower); and her brother Irving Deitch (Jay Maisel).

She is survived by: her children, Michael Ross (Amanda Cattaneo) and Ellen (Ross) Holcomb (Robert Holcomb); her nephews, Steven, Andrew and Anthony Deitch; her grandchildren, Ian Ross, Jennifer Whalen (Hower), Bradley Hower and Robert Hower; and her great grandchildren, Riley Ross, Skylar Whalen and Luke Hower.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Theater Harrisburg or an arts organization of your choice in Shirley's memory.