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Richard D. "Riff" Ross

11/28/1959 - 7/28/2016

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Obituary For Richard D. "Riff" Ross

Richard D. “Riff” Ross, 56, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Trinity West. He was born November 28, 1959 in Steubenville, Ohio. Richard was a 1978 graduate of Wintersville High School and was confirmed at Zion United Church of Christ. He was a member of Jefferson Sportsman Club and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Richard was an avid Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and Ohio State fan. He worked at Hancock Manufacturing Plant and Cardinal Plant in Brilliant, OH. Preceding Richard in death was his father William H. “Fat Billy” Ross. Surviving are his mother Lucretia F. “Toots” Peterson Ross of Wintersville, OH; companion Trish Clifton of Steubenville, OH and her eight grandchildren who affectionately called him “Pappy”; sister Robin Renee Ross of Mingo Junction, OH and her children Jeremy and Jenna Ross; brother Rodney S. Ross of Peoria, AZ and his children Roxanne and Erik Ross and his fury friend “Shasta”. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Sunday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. where a service will be held Monday 11 a.m. with Rev. Erik E. Breddin officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Teramana Cancer Center or Cancer Dietary Initiative c/o Susan Miller, 112 Garden Drive, Wintersville, OH 43953 or Charity Hospice, 500 Luray Drive, Wintersville, OH 43953.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Lori Purviance

    So sorry for your loss..thoughts and prayers for the whole Ross family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Gaylynn DeMattio-Dutton

    So sorry to hear of Richards passing. I have so many fond memories of him when we used to camp at Austin Lake. He will be missed. Prayers to the family and friends.

  • 09/03/2024

    Mark Zlotkowski

    Friend and pool partner, never could win more than 3 in a row! Thought I would have one more drink with him! I'll buy two tommorrow and drink them in your honor! R.I.P.

  • 09/03/2024

    Joe Hammer

    Sorry to hear of Rich's passing. He was enjoyable guy - I have a lot of colorful memories of time with him. Rest in Peace My Friend...

  • 09/03/2024

    Ed and Karen Pethtel

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A "Serenity" 30 inch Wind Chime was sent by Barb & Alan on July 30, 2016

  • 09/03/2024

    Dorothy Jewett

    To the Ross family and children - So sorry for your loss - Prayers for all - Dorothy Jewett Laurie (jewett) Toth and Jeff Jewett -

  • 09/03/2024

    Stacy Bell & the west back crew

    So sorry for your loss Robin!Sending Hugs.

  • 09/03/2024

    Jerry and Marie Ksiazek

    Lucretia, our condolences to you and all of the family on the loss of your son. Although We (our at least me) didn't know him, our daughter was very good friends with him and said he was a great guy. Our prayers are with you in getting through this difficult time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Julie (Wallace) O'Brien

    Thoughts and prayers to the entire Ross family. So sorry for your loss.

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