It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dixie Bross who left us on Feb.5, 2026, at the age of 89.

Dixie was born on June 28, 1936, in Kane, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Russell Andrews and Florence “Tot” Andrews. She graduated from Sheffield High School and was employed as a bookkeeper for Collins Pine Company, Kane Hardwood Company and Schaffer Electric Company.

A devoted mother, grandmother and friend, Dixie was known for her kindness, and steady strength. She loved dancing, quilting, and roller skating, and found joy in helping others learn. Her selfless nature always placed the needs of her family above her own. She will be missed for her warm smile, her gentle wisdom and her unconditional love.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ex-husband John “Ronnie” Bross, her daughter Kathryn” Kate” Barsody, and a grandson Jason Morelli.

Surviving is her partner Jerry Carr, her sister Carol Waugh, her son John “Rusty” Bross and his wife Kathy, a son in law Leonard Barsody; 5 grandchildren, Justin Morelli, Kaylee Bowser and her husband Sean, Kelsey Schott and her husband Brandon; seventeen great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The public is invited to attend a memorial service for Dixie L. Bross of Sheffield, Pa, who passed away on February 5, 2026. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Sheffield United Methodist Church, 11 West Main Street, Sheffield, Pa. Inurnment will follow at the Barnes Cemetery. A luncheon will be provided after the service by the ladies of the community churches. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Borden Funeral Home in Sheffield.