ROACH, Frank
Source: The obituary is from a collection of newspaper (paper names not recorded) obituaries saved, by Fauniel Hershberger, during the 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's. She was a life long resident of Fountain County Indiana. The collection is now housed at Crawfordsville District Public Library.
WILLIAMSPORT, Ind. (CNS) —Frank A. Roach, 93, a former resident of Williamsport, died yesterday (Feb. 22, 1970) at the Ladoga Nursing Home. He had been ill a month. Born Aug. 20, 1876, in Hannibal, Mo., he was the son of Patrick and Nomia Fulton Roach. He had resided in Williamsport for 55 years and was a retired coal miner. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Frank Peters of Covington. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Services will be at 2 p.m. EST Wednesday at the Crowmer & Siddens Funeral Home in Williamsport. The Rev. Norman Able will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The body is at the funeral home. Friends will be received after 2 p.m. Tuesday. -- typed by Walt W