Richard Walter Roth Sr.

Richard Walter Roth, 90, of Westminster, MD passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Brightview Westminster Ridge in Westminster, MD.

Born January 27, 1936 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (née Heise) Roth. He was the husband of Linda B. Roth (née Beck).

He was a graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and earned his bachelors degree at the University of Maryland. Prior to his retirement, he worked in the management of federal government buildings. He was very active in the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute's Alumni Association and served on its Board of Directors. He enjoyed watching, umpiring, and refereeing his children's sporting events and games and was active in Boy Scouts of America.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his daughter and son-in-law, Karen Roth Newell and her husband Craig of Manchester, MD; son and daughter-in-law, Rick W. Roth and his wife Megan of Annapolis, MD; son-in law Douglas Saltstein of Armonk, NY; and grandchildren, Aidan Newell, Kieran Newell, Maddie Roth, Harrison Roth, Fred Saltstein, and Ella Saltstein. He was predeceased by his daughter, Christina N. Saltstein.

The family is planning a Celebration of Life for Richard at a later date in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, alz.org.

Arrangements are entrusted to ELINE FUNERAL HOME, Hampstead, MD.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.elinefuneralhome.com