Francesca E. Ross Obituary (1947 - 2017)

Francesca E. Ross, age 70, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at ManorCare Health Services -Erie, in Lawrence Park after an extended illness. She was born December 15, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Tony and Lola Cristiano. Franny lived in Erie most of her life. She graduated from Wesleyville High School in 1964 and went on to Nursing. She spent several years in New York City, where she took up writing and was published in the Rolling Stone magazine. She loved music (opera), ballet, animals and crossword puzzles. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, Ray Ross, of New York City. Franny is survived by her son, Jarrod Ross (fiancee, Debi Constantino) of Sykesville, PA; step-granddaughter, Sunni Constantino; brother, Vince Cristiano of Battle Creek, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were private and handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd.