I just received the IUP Magazine and saw that Ross passed.  He was my roommate in his freshman year at Essex House.  We took COBOL together.  He was always energetic and wanting to learn.  My sympathies to his family.

I consider myself lucky to have been able to work with Ross for nearly two years at FedEx and seeing him nearly every day, and talking with him.  Ross was more than a co-worker, but a good friend with a great sense of humour, and will be remembered as such.  To Ross's family, you have my deepest condolences.

Prayers with family. So sorry to hear the news. High school  classmate will be missed...

So sorry to hear about Ross's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Joyce and Sam Weston (daughter of Joan Hutchison) - Butler, PA

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Pavilk family.

My deepest sympathy to the Pavlik family - and especially to Scott, my high school friend at Knoch.

I am so saddened to hear about Ross's passing. I was one of the friends who lived across the hall from Ross and his roomates in Carriage House at IUP. I always remember Ross's warm eyes and beautiful smile. He was a true gentleman. I will keep Sherry and his whole family in my prayers for God to grant you peace.

So sorry to hear about Ross's passing. Ross lived next door at IUP to me and roomed with my husband. He was a good friend and such a nice guy. I enjoyed seeing the photos of Ross through the years. He had such a nice smile which was also expressed through his eyes. Everyone liked him for his kind and gentle ways! I am so sorry for your loss Sherry and to Ross's family.
I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Deepest Sympathy, sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

I was so sad to hear of Ross's passing.  I met Ross at IUP my senior year.  He was living across the hall from us in Carriage House.  My roommates and I become good friends with Ross and his roomies.  We had lots of fun and I will always remember his smiling face and gentle nature.  He was such a nice guy.  My sympathy to his wife and parents and all of his family.

Sherry and Ross' parents..   I'm in shock and very sad for your loss, and everyone else too...  Ross was a very good High school friend and better college roommate at IUP.  We grew up during those challenging years and were always there for each other.

I just found out yesterday or I would have made the trip to make my final goodbye....

Great guy and I'll be in touch.

Scott Marshall

To the Pavlik family:  as 1976 graduates of Knoch High School we extend our condolences and sympathies. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 
Patrick R Osche
Margaret A (Osche) Graham

Dear Pavlik Family:  We will miss Ross's friendly face at work. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Sherry & family,
Ross was a high school classmate. I will always remember him as a soft spoken gentle man with a great smile and twinkle in his eyes.  Thank you for sharing the moment of Ross's life through your photo gallery. It was great to see that Ross lived his dreams and had a loving wife and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherry, I'm sorry for your loss.  I remember Ross when we were on the EDGE team at IP and he was great to work with.  I'll keep you in my prayers.

The Pavlik family is in the thoughts and prayers of myself and the entire Heels.com warehouse team.

I am so sorry my heart goes out to you and your family and to my Aunt Vallie and Uncle Bob.  My prayer are with you all.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ross.  Ross was a good friend and classmate of mine.  When I remember my high school years, Ross is always a big part of my memories.  Even though we have lost touch over the years, I share in your grief.  I will cherish his memory for years to come.  "Count where man's glory most begins and say my glory is I had such friends"

Sherry, I am so sorry to just hear of this tragic news.  My heart goes out to you and your family.  I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your / his family. I bumped into him not too long ago and learned he was at FedEx.  Got to see that contagious smile again. Sincerely, Nancy Segars

We are so sorry to hear about your loss.  Ross was always such a positive person at work.  His smile and friendly attitude will be missed.

To all of Ross' family and friends my deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers. I was a member of Knoch High School Class of 76.

Darlene M. Krause Smith Washington Pa

I am so sorry for your loss I can't imagine anything worse than losing a child.
May God be with you all.
Dena Fend (Butler)

Vallie and family,
      May God bless and keep you at this time of great sorrow.
  With Heartfelt 
Sympathy, Sheila Barrett

Vallie and family,  So sorry to see of the loss of your son!  You have my deepest sympathy!   Lona(Spithaler)Edgar

May God be with all of you at this time and comfort each of you.  Edna Kerr

My thoughts and  prayers are with you all  I am so sorry for your loss

Uncle Ross was a great guy. Aunt Sherry, I'm sorry you have to go through such a terrible time. We will all miss him terribly.

So sorry to hear about Ross. I remember him as one of the kindest people from the Knoch Class of 1976. My deepest sympathy to all who loved him.

To the Pavilk family, My heart goes out to all. I am so sorry for your loss. Shirley Nulph

My thoughts and prays are with you all during your time of sorrow .

I am so very sorry for your loss.  I heard only good things about Ross from my Mother, Mary Pleasants.  May God give you comfort and strength during this time.

So sorry to hear about Ross. There are no words to let you know our feelings. He was a loved nephew and did alot of things with him when he was young. Our deepest sympathy go to you.

Sherry,

There are simply no words that I can say that will let you know how very sad I am to hear of your husband's passing.  Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and please just let me know if there is anything at all we can do for you.

Lenore, Bobbie and Chickie

Dear Sherry,You have been in my prayers and so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband,Ross. Sympathies to Ross's family and your family. Ross was kind,loving and thoughtful husband,son and brother..Wished we all could be there to support you.

Sherry, I am so sorry to hear about Ross. I remember being in Toastmasters with him.  He was such a nice guy. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.  Praying for you.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Ross. We worked together on several projects at FedEx and used to interact with him throughout our work day. He was a gentleman and a great friend. He was one of the best colleague, I ever had. I will always miss his smile and warmth. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I am very saddened to hear of Ross' passing. I only worked with him on occasion at FedEx but each time I did, I thought of how easy going and pleasant he was to work with.  God Bless and strenghten you and the family.  My sympathy and condolences.
Sandra Newsom - Pricing IT / FedEx Services

uncle bob aunt vallie and sherry so very sorry for your loss. ross was a great guy i remember getting together at holidays. he will be deeply missed. your entire family is in our prayers

I too am a fellow Class of 76 Knoch High School graduate and have memories of Ross as a friendly, kind-hearted guy who you enjoy being around.   His smile is what you remember and from the photo gallery his smile is a first impression all throughout his life.  Hang onto the cherished memories.  May God comfort you in the days and weeks ahead.

May god be with your family in this time of loss.  I am a former classmate of Ross from Knoch Class of "76"  Ross will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

May god be with your family in this time of loss.  I  was a classmate of Ross from Knoch class of "76".  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Sherry, we are so sorry for your loss. Ross was a great guy that I enjoyed getting to know  through the church ministry of the wheel chair ramps we built together and other projects he was involved in at church. We enjoyed the time we got to spend with you and Ross at our house the night we had the Sunday school party. Ross will be dearly missed and you will be in our prayers and thoughts. May God bless you  guide you through this difficult time. We love you.
Mark & Dana Mccaskill

Sherry, we missed you and Ross at church today.  So very very sorry.  This shouldn't have happened.  God bless you and your family, and his family.  Take care. With much love.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Ross.  I am a fellow classmate from the Knoch High School Class of 76.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

May the peace of God cover Ross's family and friends. I knew him throughout our elementary and high school years. Thank you for sharing the photo gallery of his life and family. It expressed the boy he was and the man that he had become, a kind and honorable young man, a loving husband and a man who loved his family and the Lord.

Ross was a good friend and Knoch Knight teammate, very tenacious on the football field. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

I knew Ross in high school from our Knoch High class of '76. I remember him as a kind, friendly, great guy that I was glad to have as a friend. The pictures are beautiful and I'm so glad to have had a chance to see them. Treasure all the good memories for they will be with you always. My thoughts are with his family and dear friends at this difficult time...

Ross and I went all through school together.  I will always remember his smile and what a nice person he was. To the family and friends of Ross you have my deepest sympathy.  RIP Ross!

Gone from this earth too soon.  What a wonderful young man I remember from our high school years together.  My heartfelt condolences for your loss.  

                                                                  Karen (Dufford) Clifford

My memories are of such a nice, great guy.  My thoughts and prayers are with all of you who loved him.

I shared my high school years with Ross. So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are being sent to you all.

Ross was a wonderful friend and brother.  He had the ability to lift your spirits no matter what the situation. Ross had a kind, loving heart and a strong, positive attitude. Family and friends meant everything to him and he always thought of others first.  Sherri, the kids and I will miss him terribly and all our thoughts and prayers are with you and all those that loved him.  Bob

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Ross A. Pavlik

August 20, 1958 – July 20, 2013

Brantley Funeral Home

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