Obituary of Elaine Ruth Ross

It is with great sadness that we want to let our friends and family know of the passing of our dear sister Elaine.  She leaves behind a devoted mother Ruth Junta, her 3 siblings Ken Junta, Donna Beekman, Karen Van Grouw, their families and her best friend of 43 years Dot Emanuele.  We will all miss her dearly.  Elaine spent her entire life working with adults with severe developmental disabilities, first at the Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat and then at Spectrum for Living where she became the Administrator/Program Director.  Her love for those she cared for was amazing and encouraging to them and all others who witnessed it.  Elaine was always funny mixed with a little feisty if she thought someone was being mistreated.  She loved God, her family, her dogs, fishing and spending time in the Adirondacks.  We have so many wonderful memories and lots of crazy stories.  As she took her last breath, she exclaimed “aahh” as she got her first glimpse of Heaven.  I know she would encourage all of you who don’t have a relationship with Jesus to seek Him.  In her room, just before she left, we played a beautiful song our niece Laura sent to bring us comfort.  We thank you all for your prayers as we will miss her with us.  Elaine would also want to remind us to all be kind to the less fortunate and help others in need.  If you would like to make a donation in her memory to Spectrum for Living, you can do that at www.spectrumforliving.org.