Deanna (Brooks) Ross, 88, passed away on October 17th, 2026, with her cherished family by her side. She was born in Aliquippa on November 5th, 1937. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John “Jaggers” Ross, her sister and brothers-in-law: Mary Helen (Jay) Grable, William (Theresa) Brooks, and Robert Brooks. Deanna was a faithful member of St. Titus Church in Aliquippa and Mary Queen of Saints Parish, where she was a proud member of the church choir. For many years she sang for weekly Mass and holidays. Lending her voice with others to curate beautiful music for the parishioners to enjoy. She was employed with Friendly Federal Credit Union with 53 years of service. She began her career in banking as a teller. With hard work and dedication, she was given a role in management. She was honored to have a seat on the board of directors for the credit union. It was a position she held in high esteem. Above all, she was most proud of her family. She was the happiest when they were all together for family gatherings, especially holidays. She would have a feast prepared for everyone to enjoy since cooking was her specialty. She enjoyed frequenting the local farmers markets for fresh fruit and vegetables for everyone to enjoy.
She is survived by her devoted family: her daughter and son-in-law, Doreen and Ken Wormald, whom she loved like a son, her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Kimberly (Shannon) Ross, who equally spent time with Deanna when they were in town visiting, six grandchildren who Deanna adored: Jessica and Brian Horvath, Brittany and R.J. Stout, Sean and Cassie Wormald, Luke and Kelly Ross, Katie and Briana Ross and Nathan Wormald and his fiancée, Geraldine, four great grandchildren: Colton, Lily, Brynlee, Branson and a new addition to the family, Cooper James, who will be arriving in February of 2027. In addition to her family, she is survived by three sisters-in-law, Betty Brooks, Irene “Tippy” Brooks and Shirley Ross and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A visitation will be Thursday, October 22nd from 4-7 p.m. at the Anthony Mastrofranceco Funeral Home Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a visitation will resume on Friday, October 23rd from 9:30 a.m. until the time of departing prayers at 10:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. in Saint Titus Church, 952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa. Deanna will be laid to rest with her beloved husband at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses at AHN, Beaver critical care department for the kindness and compassion that was extended to Deanna and her family. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Deanna (Brooks) Ross please visit the Sympathy Store of the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.