Bob Roach died

Bob Roach, who retired in 1994 after 46 years at The Plain Dealer, died.  He was 95.  His last position at the PD was as Friday Magazine editor.

Here's the death notice from the paper:


ROACH ROBERT W. ROACH, age 95. Beloved husband of 53 years to the late Beverly (nee Masch); dearest father of Brian (wife Laura); loving grandfather of Olivia and Samuel Roach. Bob was a Marine Corps Veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of Adelbert College, Western Reserve University. Bob worked for the Cleveland Plain Dealer for 46 years, retiring in 1994 as an editor. He had a lifelong love of tennis and a fondness for his '71 Chevy Malibu convertible. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in memory of Bob to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110. Funeral Service Monday, June 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the SCHULTE & MAHON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 5252 MAYFIELD RD., LYNDHURST (BETWEEN RICHMOND AND BRAINARD) where the family will receive MONDAY, ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICE TIME. Interment Aurora Cemetery. Please sign Guest Book at: www.schultemahonmurphy.com - See more at: http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?pid=175170669#sthash.EB5aw5Nz.dpuf