Pearl E. Roach

Pearl E. Apache Roach, 84, of Washington, died February 10, 2013. She was born April 18, 1928, in Manifold, a daughter of Andrew and Anna Kita Apache. Mrs. Roach was a graduate of Trinity High School and worked for Shop-N-Save as a cashier and office manager. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and going to the Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Roach was a member of First Christian Church. On June 5, 1948, she married Jack H. Roach, Sr., who died November 10, 1994. Surviving are a daughter, Kathy Larouere (Ralph) of Columbus, Ohio; two sons, Jack H. Roach, Jr., (Carol) of Reading and Joseph A. Roach of Washington; one brother, Donald A. Apache (Joann) of Scotts Hill, Tennessee; two sisters, Rose Apache of Washington and Irene Comito (Michael) of Seven Lakes, North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Holt (John), Jacki Raabe (Kevin), Matthew Roach (Marissa), Colleen Roach, Patti Hodges (Scott), Andrew Roach, Daniel Roach, and Julia Roach; and eight great-grandchildren. Deceased is a sister, Anna Baumgardner. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 16th. Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, PO Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330, or to any dog shelter.