Emma Jean (McVicker) ROSS, Ph.D.

MCVICKER, ROSS, ZEIGER, SCHERER, DIXON

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:56

21 May 1930 --- 12 October 2016

Emma Jean 'Vicki" Ross, Ph.D., Peacefully and in the company of her children went home to the Lord at age 86, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. A resident of Upper St. Clair for 56 years, she was raised as one of 10 children on the farm in Iowa and lived life with a vibrant love of God, Family and Others. Educated at Graceland College, Iowa State, CMU and Pitt where she earned her Ph.D, she served the poor around the World, served as an Evangelist and Pastor in the Community of Christ, served on the Boards of Graceland University, Outreach International and the Community of Christ Seminary, served as the matriarch of the Universal Electric Corporation Owner Family and was a devoted wife to the late Donald R. Ross, Jr. Most of all, Vicki loved her role as mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Janet (Bill) Zeiger, Joel (Kathy) Ross, Steve (Shelley Scherer) Ross and Julie (Jon) Dixon; her brother, Daniel McVicker; her 19 beloved grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, Friday, 3 to 8 p.m. Additional visitation Saturday, 10 a.m. until time of service at Noon in the Community of Christ, 3472 South Park Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Interment Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions sent to Outreach International.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - PA
October 14, 2016

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[from Eagle Grove, Wright County, Iowa]