Roger R. Wolfe

Roger R. Wolfe obituary, Worthington, OH

Roger R. Wolfe

Roger Wolfe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. on Mar. 21, 2026.
Roger Ray Wolfe, age 89, of Worthington, died on March 16, 2026. Born August 3, 1936, in Ford City, PA he was the son of Dennie and Helen (Thiry) Wolfe.

Roger retired from PPG Industries after 30 years of service. He and Carole enjoyed going to festivals and country music shows.

Roger had many hobbies including photography, working on electronics, making fireworks and gardening. He was quite a jokester and could make anyone chuckle. He shared many stories about his childhood, work life and family. Roger spent his final years at QLS Sugarcreek where he loved the staff and praised them for taking good care of him.

Survived by nieces and nephews along with their families: Karen Croyle (Tim), Clair A. Wolfe, Jr. (Elizabeth), Cathy Boarts (Rodney), Thomas Wolfe (Jeanne) and Dianne Eastlick (Paul).

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carole Dean (Kilgore) Wolfe, their infant son, Roger Ray Wolfe, Jr. and his three brothers, Arthur Wolfe, Harry Glenn Wolfe and Clair A. Wolfe, Sr. (Faye L. Aites).

Services will be private.

Professional services entrusted to Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd; 930 Center Avenue Blawnox, PA, 15238; www.thomasmsmithfuneralhome.com.

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