Joseph Ross 69 of Elyria passed away Wednesday April 13, 2016 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain following a lengthy illness. He was born February 8 , 1947 in Lorain. Joseph enjoyed playing and watching golf. Joe was the co- owner of several bars the Joker , Depot Street Co. and the Pub all in Elyria and also owner of Flashbacks in Vermilion. Survivors include daughter Amanda Ross of Lorain , son Nicholas Ross of Elyria , sisters Kathleen G. (Dennis) Orlandi of Lorain , Jean Marie (Larry) Hodgson of Sullivan , Mary Ann (Douglas) Halliday of Cuyahoga Falls , Elizabeth Jo (Gary) Simeral of Hiram , brother Harry E. of Elyria, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Nicholas and Georgia Mae (Nee Borer). Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Monday April 18, 2016 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57) Elyria 440-322-4626. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Tuesday April 19, 2016 at St. Mary Church 320 Middle Ave. Elyria, Ohio 44035 (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH) . Rev. Fr. Charles Diedrick will be the Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery (Elyria). In lieu of flowers family suggests those who wish may make donations to the American Cancer Society 10501 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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