John " TuTu" Melvin  Ross, 60, of Steubenville, OH, passed away on November 13, 2022, after a long battle with heart failure.

John was born on November 13, 1962, to William and Loralei Ross in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from high school, he went on to serve in the US Army.

For many years, he loved his first wife, Melinda. After a childhood of memories and an abundance of love, the two wed in 1983. They were soon met with their first child and only son, John, who most call Chris, in 1984. A few years later, they would bring their second child and first daughter, Brittany Nicole in 1986. After enduring Brittany's premature birth and the challenges thereafter, they welcomed their final child, Brianne Rachae in 1987. John was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. While he stumbled along the way, his family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. He was unendingly proud of all of his children, visiting them wherever they were.

John was also a passionate cook and could often be found providing meals for those he loved.

Anyone who knew John knew that he was the most loving, joyful, charismatic, and genuine friend, son, brother, uncle, and father. John was predeceased by his beloved father, William, and his daughter, Brittany. He is survived by his son, John Christopher, his daughter, Brianne Rachae, mother, Loralei, siblings Michael, William, Terra, and Keith, and a host of friends and family.

A public visitation will be held on Monday, November 21, 2o22, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at the GREGORY-MARTIN CHAPEL, 255 S. 7th Street in Steubenville, Ohio. A final visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 22, 2o22, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of TuTu's Life Celebration, 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. Please leave condolences through the online guestbook for the family.

There is no night without a dawning

There is no night without a dawning
No winter without a spring
And beyond the dark horizon
Our hearts will once more sing…
For those who leave us for a while
Have only gone away
Out of a restless, care worn world
Into a brighter day.