Harold Edward Roach, 64, of Harrisburg, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, February 9th, at home.
Born in East Orange, NJ on October 1, 1951, he was a son of the late Harold & Millicent (Blaise) Roach.
He was the husband of Jenifer L. (Stoner) Roach.
Harold was a graduate of Athens High School, Wisconsin, and received an associates’ degree from University of Wisconsin.
He served in the U.S. Army as a Captain.
He was currently employed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as Director of Safety & Security and the Upper Bern Township Chief of Police.
Harold was a member of the PA National Guard and Ready Reserves as a Captain, and Civil Air Patrol as a major.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martina Mary Theresa (Donahue) Roach, and his son, Timothy Roach.
In addition to his wife, Harold is survived by a daughter, Heather Mannon & husband, Brian, Lake Wynonah, and two sons Harold M. Roach & wife, Jeanie B., Mesa, AZ, Patrick M. Roach & his fiance, Amanda Reinert, Schuylkill Haven. He is also survived by a sister, Susan Meir & husband, Lee, Kentucky, three brothers, Richard Roach & wife, Greta, Washington, David Roach & wife, Jane, Wisconsin, & Steven Roach & wife, Renee, Tobyhanna, PA, grandchildren: Cathy Mannon-US Navy Operations Specialist, Samantha, James & Kyle Mannon, Charles & Thomas Roach, & Terrance Henderson, as well as nieces & nephews, and friends, Paul & Carol Deibert.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 25 E. Main St., Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17th.
A viewing will be held Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc.
Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, on Wednesday.
At the family's request, memorial donations in Harold’s memory may be sent to Patriot Guard Riders, PGR-PA, 789 Washington Pike Avella, PA 15312.