Ronald G. Gross, Sr.

 Ronald G. Gross, Sr., 84, of Cabot passed away on January 14, 2025 at his home.  
 
 Born January 24, 1940 in Natrona Heights, he was the son of Francis Gross and Stella Hughes Gross Jablonski.

Ron began driving truck at age 18. He bought his first truck in 1966 and grew from there.  In 1982, he bought Fred's Trucking and started Ronald Gross, Inc.  It was an 8 truck operation that has grown to where it is today with the third generation active in the business. 

 He attended Zion Methodist Community Church.  He was a member of the William H. Miller Lodge #769 F & AM, The Scottish Rite Consistory, Valley of New Castle, and the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association.  He enjoyed fishing, traveling out west and going to the races with the boys.  
 
 Surviving are his wife, Ruth (Bicker) Gross, whom he married February 26, 1965, two sons, Ronald (Elaine) Gross, Jr. and Barry (Debi) Gross; two daughters, Connie (Dan) Harbison and Carol (Tim) Zang, his sister, Kathy  (Amy Trulik) Logan, 11 grandchildren, Ben (Colleen) Harbison, Kristina (Chris) Adler, Jonathon Zang, Aaron Zang, Cory Gross, Ryan (Megan) Gross, Caralyn (Trevor) Gross, Shawn Gross, Cody (Madison) Gross, Amanda Gross and Jason Lauer and  9 great-grandchildren, Willow, Wren, Ruby, Aurora and Daisy Adler, Maverick and Mitchell Harbison, Dylan Gross and TJ Lauer.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his step-father Joe Jablonski, his step-mother June Gross and one granddaughter, Jessica Lauer 
 
 Friends will be received on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Saxonburg, PA.
     
 Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025, 2:00 pm at the Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Saxonburg, PA, with Rev. Seth McClymonds officiating.
  
 Memorial donations may be made to At The Lake Ministries c/o Zion Methodist Community Church  438  Bear Creek Road Sarver, PA  16055.

Truckers' Last Ride Poem:   He traveled the roads in years gone past.  A life he chose and hoped would last.  He parked his truck now.  His engine has stopped and those who love him their hearts have dropped.  Now with a smile of great pride he drives the streets of heaven on his last ride.  

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