Ross L. Gleason of N. 19^th Street, Olean, NY passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center following an illness.

Ross was born on June 12, 1940, in Salamanca and was the son of Neil K. and Margaret A. Lamb Gleason. On November 9, 1985, in Portville he married his loving wife, Linda J. Erhard, who survives.

Ross worked with heavy equipment for the Local Labor Union 621 in the mid-1960s in many different positions where he continued to work until his retirement in 2002 due to an injury. He enjoyed hunting and riding four wheelers and was formerly a member of the Portville Conservation Club.

Beside his loving wife, Linda, Ross is survived by ten children; Janice (Terry) Babcock of Shinglehouse, Tina (Robert) Johnson of Salamanca, Melinda Gleason of Allegany, David (Michelle) Gleason of Olean, Theresa Tambash of Olean, Mark Enix of Manor, TX., Kristina (Warren) Hayes of Georgetown, TX., Angela Smith of Olean, Christy (Christopher) Hall of Cheektowaga, and Rachel (Dan) Martinez of Groton, NY., 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Ross was predeceased by his parents, and one son, Jerry L. Enix on May 3, 2019.

Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com