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

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Millie Matteucci dies

Always smiling Millie Matteucci died June 13, 2014 at the Hospice of the Western Reserve from lung cancer.  She was the wife of former PD artist Vince Matteucci. She worked in features, mostly on the TV book.  She was the Zelda  often in the late Janet McCue's columns. She and Vince loved Las Vegas.

Here's the death notice:

Millie Matteucci (nee Vedova) age 81. Dearly beloved wife of Vincent, loving mother of Anne Agozzino (Joe, deceased), Terry Koch (Doug), Toni Hyland-Romell (Rich Romell) and Gina Moore (Dan); adored grandmother of Lia Pickel (Micah), Charlie Agozzino, Rocky Agozzino, Lee Koch, Christian Koch, Danny Hyland (Michelle), Michael Hyland (Alicia), Vincent Hyland, Terry Hyland, Alex Moore, and Molly Moore and great grandmother of seven; dear aunt, cousin and friend of many. FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS THURSDAY 4-8 PM AT CORRIGAN CRACIUN FUNERAL HOME, 20820 LORAIN RD., FAIRVIEW PARK. Relatives and friends are asked to meet for a Funeral Mass Friday at 10 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 6928 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. Inurnment St. Joseph Cemetery in Avon. Family suggests donations to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church or Hospice of the Western Reserve. Online condolences at www.craciunfuneralhomes.com

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Praise for Grandfather Darrell Holland

Emily Holland has written a piece on the Huffington Post about her grandfather Darrell Holland and the lessons she learned from this adventurous soul.  Darrell was The PD's religion writer.

Read  "6 Lessons my Adventurous Grandpa Taught Me About Life," at this site:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/emily-holland/lessons-from-grandpa_b_7418200.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living&ir=Healthy+Living

Comment from Richard Ellers, retired PD reporter:

"Every Grandpa should have a Granddaughter like you, Emily.fr 

    You have a good way with words, probably inheirited."