Joseph 'Smokey' Ross Life long Massillon resident passed away Sunday at the age of 93. He was a WWII veteran-purple heart recipient. Retired from Republic Steel and City of Massillon. Member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, K of C, DAV, VFW, CFU Lodge 600. Preceded in death by wife Mary (Staken), parents Frank and Mary, infant sisters Anna and Anna; and brothers Mark, John, Nick, Tom, Rudy and Mike.

Survived by son Frank (Patty), daughter Deanna Cowan, sons Joseph, Denny (Darla); seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sisters-in-law Georgia, Sophia and Irene.

Family will receive friends at Heitger Funeral Home Massillon Chapel, Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 P.M. with service at 7:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Private burial Friday at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors.

Special Thank You to personnel of Sterling House of Canton and Crossroads Hospice and Variety's Restaurant, especially Pam.

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Heitger Funeral Service, Massillon Chapel 330-833-3248