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BORN
1983
DIED
2024
FUNERAL HOME
5864 Heckert Rd.
Bakerstown, Pennsylvania
Joseph Roach Obituary
Born in Somerset, Pa., on March 21, 1983, he was the son of John R. "Jack" Roach and Ruth Schneider Roach.
Joe was a longtime contractor and owner of DunRight TuLast. He and his wife Andrea also owned and operated PJ's Deli and Catering in New Brighton, Pa. Joe was a wonderful father who lived for his children and family. He will be dearly missed.
He was the beloved husband for 14 years of Andrea L. Woroszylo Roach; loving father of Joseph M. Roach Jr. and Riley Roach; brother of Jennifer Allen (Arthur "Reeg") and John R. Roach Jr. (Diane); son-in-Law of Joseph Woroszylo and Patricia Fabyanic Woroszylo; and brother-in-Law of Trisha Woroszylo. He also is survived by his beloved long-haired retriever, Maverick.
ROACH - Friends of Joseph M. Roach, who died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Kilian Church, Cranberry Township.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the family to benefit the children, Joey and Riley, or to Little Sisters of the Poor.
Condolences may be offered at www.schellhaasfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Roach
Kathy Staab
June 29, 2025
Ruth and Jack
May you continue to find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of your wonderful son.
Karen Bodnar Yurkovich
July 11, 2024
Ruth,
My sincere sympathy for the loss of your son. Your family is in my prayers.
Karen Bodnar Yurkovich
Kerry Winter
July 8, 2024
Sending condolences and prayers for peace. Kerry & David Winter
Heather Sotomayor
July 8, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
With deepest sympathy
Heather Sotomayor & Bob Stoddard
Patrick and Patricia Sullivan
July 6, 2024
There are no words for such an unimaginable loss. You´re in our thoughts, our prayers, and our hearts.
Kathy Staab
July 5, 2024
Ruthie and Jack I am so sorry for the loss of your soon.
Mary Ellen (Corso) Henshawe
July 5, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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Jul
7
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Ltd. - Bakerstown5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown, PA 15007
Jul
7
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Ltd. - Bakerstown5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown, PA 15007
Jul
8
Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 a.m.
St. Kilian Church
Cranberry Township, PA
Funeral services provided by:
Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Ltd. - Bakerstown5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown, PA 15007
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