James E. Gross, 95, Biglerville, PA passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born June 15, 1927 in Blaine, Ohio the son of the late Albert and Dorothy Beebe Gross. Jim’s wife of 50 years, Mary Louise Gross died in 2006.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II serving in the Asiatic-Pacific theater. He also had the honor of serving on the USS Missouri right after WWII. For 40 years he was employed for PennDOT until his retirement. Following his retirement he trucked apples around the region for Lee Wagaman. He was a member of the Hanover American Legion. Jim enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing and working on his own farm.
Mr. Gross is survived by two daughters; Susan A. Dillman and her husband James of Gettysburg, PA, Jennifer L. Gross and her husband Steven Gochenour of Biglerville, PA, three grandchildren; Brittney Gardner, Samantha Jackson, Stacee Wolf and a sister, Betty Jean Walters of DeLand, FL.
A Graveside Memorial service for close friends and family will take place Friday, October 21, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Rick Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the USO at uso.org/donate.
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