Lois Jean Ross Popovich; 76; of Bethel Park; formerly of Monessen; died Thursday; Oct. 14; 2004 in Ridge Point Personal Care Home. She was born Dec. 5; 1927 in Belle Vernon; a daughter of the late Clarence Lloyd and Bessie Sanders Ross. Lois grew up in Monessen and was a graduate of Monessen High School. She and her husband of 55 years; George Popovich; were married on Sept. 2; 1949. In 1952 they moved to Stuart; Fla.; and recently returned to Bethel Park. In addition to her husband; she is survived by four sons; George Gary of Miami; Fla.; Alan and wife Christine of State College; David of Bethel Park; and Douglas of Brooklyn; N.Y.; two brothers; David Ross of Belleville; Mich.; and William Bill Ross of Monessen; her stepmother; Luella Ross of Dearborn; Mich.; four grandchildren; Alexander; Christopher; Alissa and Julia; and by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her guardian; Bess Dowler; one brother; Sam Ross; and two sisters; June Bianchi and Betty Coccari. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen (724-684-8750). Services will be held Wednesday; Oct. 20 beginning with a 9:30 a.m. blessing in the funeral home; followed by funeral services at 10 a.m. in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Belle Vernon; with Hieromonk Patrick officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery. A Parastas service will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers; memorial contributions may be made to: St. Mary’s Orthodox Church; 105 South 19th St.; Pittsburgh; Pa. 15203.