Barbara Ann Ross

Barbara Ann "Bobbi" Ross, 70, of Mahwah, NJ passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Valley Hospital on April 27th, 2015. Born March 18, 1945 to Thomas and Frances (Roth) Stocker, both deceased. Raised in East Paterson, Bobbi was a graduate of Montclair State University, and a Mahwah resident of 42 years. She will be remembered as a woman dedicated to spreading joy, laughter and faith. She loved traveling, crafting and spending time with her family and friends. A caring clown, "Happy Heart" brightened everyone’s day when volunteering with Call-Us-Clowns as she visited hospitals and nursing homes. She was a Deacon at Suffern Presbyterian/All Souls Community Church and served on the flower committee. She was also a member of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Jackson, NJ. She was a member of the Red Hat Society as well as a long-time volunteer at the Ramapo Soup Kitchen. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 31 years David in 1999 and by her brother Tom Stocker. She is survived by her children Laurie Dugan (Daniel), Brian Ross (Suzy) and Kenny Ross; cherished grandchildren: her "Four Princes and One Princess," Tyler, Zoe, Noah, Ryan and Dylan; as well as her niece and nephews, beloved sister-in-law, Sharon Fiebel and cousins Betsy and Roger Barr. Visitation Sunday from 4-8pm at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home 177 Route 59 in Suffern, NY. Funeral Service Monday 10:30am at All Souls Community Church in Suffern followed by an interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Lyndhurst, NJ. Donations in her memory are requested to the V Foundation for Cancer Research (www.JimmyV.org) or charity of your choice.