Samuel L. Ross, 63, of Butler passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. He was born in Erie, PA on September 17, 1957 to the late Melvin and Nikki Ross. Sam enjoyed camping and being outdoors; he also loved riding his motorcycle. Above all else Sam loved to spend time with his family. He was the loving father of Scott Griebel, Jennifer Girty, and Hope Charlton; grandfather of Alexis, Ashlie, Samantha, Abigail, Haley, Kyler, Ava-Lynn, and Hunter; great grandfather of Jalen. Sam is also survived by numerous siblings. Sam was preceded in death by his biological mother Betty (Chapin) Nowling. Friends will be received on Saturday, October 31st from 1-2 PM in the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001 WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. A prayer service will follow immediately in the funeral home. The family ask that in lieu of flowers donations may be made directly to the funeral home.