Thelma Ross, 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Friday, January 23, 2009 at Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Gladys Jones. She is the wife of Lehman C. Ross with whom she celebrated 51 years of marriage this past February 21, 2008.

Thelma will be remembered for her sweet and gentle way. She was kind hearted and generous. Thelma was loved by all who knew her. She truly loved her family which will be her lasting legacy.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Brethren Village and Hospice of Lancaster for the care and concern they showed during her illness.

Surviving in addition to her husband Lehman is a son: Alan Ross husband of Robin of Drexel Hill, PA. A daughter; Carol Maxwell wife of Harry of Lititz. 2 grandchildren; Andrew and Evan McVey. And a sister; Dorothy Jane Gardner of Scranton, Pa.

She was preceded in death by a brother; Hugh Jones.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Lancaster 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the Brethren Village Retirement Community Chapel 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 at 11 a.m. Family and Friends will be received before the service at Brethren Village Chapel from 10-11 a.m. Interment will be Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre Pa.

Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel  3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543 (717-560-5100) is assisting the family. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit snyderfuneralhome.com