Virginia M. Ross, 93, of Bradford, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. 

Born in Red House, NY on September 13, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Emma (France) Goodrich. She attended Randolph High School, and later attained her G.E.D.

On December 24, 1949, in Red House, NY, she married Anthony Ross, who died May 8, 1990. 

Virginia was employed at Rathburn Molding, Holiday Valley, and in the Court System of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office for several years.

She was a member of the Bradford Moose Lodge. She was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed attending Bingo at the Derrick City Fire Department.

Surviving are two daughters, Margie (Tom) Bruno, of Salamanca, NY and Jane (Kevin) McMillen, of Salamanca, NY, five grandchildren, David (Susan)Bruno, Gwen Bruno, Andy (Sarah) McMillen, Mike (Saprina) McMillen, and Rebecca McMillen, three great grandchildren, Anthony Bruno, Bryson McMillen, Connor McMillen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, Leonard Foster, her longtime companion Stephen G. Distrolia who died June 13, 2012, three sisters, Edith Stacey, Gertrude Nelson, and Margaret Tebo, two brothers, Robert Baldwin, and Carl Goodwin.
 
A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Salamanca.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com