Obituaries
July 8, 2021

Ross M. Verbisky

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Ross M. Verbisky, CRNA (retired) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. World traveler and community volunteer, dear brother, uncle and friend. A memorial visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021, in the Chapel in Highland Cemetery, California, Pa. Memorial service will begin at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Rod Johnson officiating. “If you’re in the area please come and visit me. I’ll be waiting.” In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Sheldon Arts Foundation, 3648 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108. AMFYOYO. Local funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME INC., Anthony N. Mariscotti, Supervisor, 323 Fourth St., California, PA 15419.

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