Roberta Ross

ROBERTA M. ROSS, 73, died at 8:30 a.m. May 21, 2006, at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born May 25, 1932, in Maine, N.Y., to Andrew and Alberta Gower Tracey, who preceded her in death. In 1957, she married Keith Ross, who died June 5, 1968. Mrs. Ross retired as a nurses aide. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and visiting with family and friends. Survivors include five children, Karen (Bruce) Applegate-Smith, David Ross and Diana (Larry) Ross-Frese, all of Lima, Michelle (John Comer) Boroff of Van Wert and Linnette (Daniel Graham) Ross of Lima; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Michael Tracey of Convoy. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Tracey. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Pastor Dan Huckins will officiate. Friends may call from noon until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.