Jerome graduated from Kent State University served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict member of St. Mary Church Retired as an Information Technology Specialist for First Energy at the Perry Nuclear Plant Enjoyed raising and showing Sheltie show dogs and he also enjoyed golfing. Survived by, Wife, Judith M. (Kephart) Ress, whom he married on August 28, 1971 Sister, Mary Roman Ress Preceded in death by, Parents, Roman and Christine (Boylan) Ress Brothers, Donald and Richard Ress Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Painesville