Feb 13, 2013

Pearl E. Apache Roach, 84, of Washington, died Sunday, February 10, 2013.

She was born May 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; a brother, Donald A. Apache (Joann) of Scotts Hill, Tenn.; two sisters, Rose Apache of Washington and Irene Comito (Michael) of Seven Lakes, N.C.; 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 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 16.

Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330, or to any dog shelter.

Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.