Fr. BERTIN ROLL

Ray was our father's step brother, his father, Bill, marrying our grandmother, Adelaide Shanahan Lamb. Though Ray was much older than my Dad they kept in touch. Fr. Bertin, though rarely seen, was a much loved member of the family.

I fondly remember Father Roll speaking with us as Christian Mothers at St. James in Sewickley. Kind, energetic, enthusiastic and reverent toward all aspects of the role of motherhood, we welcomed his talks on many occasions. I continue to reread many of the prayers he gave to me. He will be missed.

Remembering a wedding you performed in 1977 for my sister Paula Lamb.. You will be missed by many, but faith tells us you are at peace now with God.

Father Bertin was always a favorite of our mother who lived right down the street from the Roll family in West View. He went off to St. Fidelis right out of grade school at St. Athanasius.
Mom knew him as a boy, and I had the honor of serving Mass for him on his occasional visits home in the mid-to late 40's.
God Bless him for all that he did for all Mothers and families.
Joe Cummings, Mars, PA

Father Bertin, to me Uncle Ray, all the Richard Goehner family will miss your winning smile, wonderful stories and your love for any sports team from Pittsburgh. You were the best. Kathleen Roll Goehner